a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water

natação artística, natação sincronizada

a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency

estilo livre, natação livre

the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities

natação paralímpica, natação para deficientes físicos

a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick

nado de costas, estilo de costas

a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

nado de costas, estilo costas

a fast stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

crawl, nado livre

a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick

nado de peito

a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick

borboleta, nado borboleta

a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water

paddle de cachorro, estilo cachorro

a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water

nado lateral, estilo lateral

a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion

chute de golfinho

a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion

chute de flutuação, chute rápido

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nadar, fazer natação

a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick

virada aberta, curva aberta

a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations

estilo de natação de combate, braçada de combate

a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements

estilo de nado de costas básico

a swimming stroke that is a combination of a flutter kick and a windmill-like arm motion

trudgen, estilo de natação trudgen

a swimming technique for floating on your back and moving with minimal effort

costas de sobrevivência, nado de sobrevivência

a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide

Liga Internacional de Natação, Liga Mundial de Natação

the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming

Federação Mundial de Natação, World Aquatics

a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race

medley individual, provedor misto

a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order

natação medley, natação combinada

