What is the Spanish word for "sailing"?

Learn how to say "sailing" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sailing

Spanish

navegación

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Alternative translations of "sailing"

vela

Examples of how to use "sailing" in Spanish

English
My uncle enjoys sailing on the weekends.
Spanish
A mi tío le gusta navegar los fines de semana.
English
Sailing is my favorite summer activity.
Spanish
Navegar es mi actividad favorita en verano.
English
They watched the sailing boat leave harbor.
Spanish
Ellos vieron partir el barco de vela del puerto.
English
She learned about sailing last weekend.
Spanish
Ella aprendió sobre vela el fin de semana pasado.
English
Sailing requires knowledge of wind and currents.
Spanish
La navegación requiere conocimientos sobre el viento y las corrientes.

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