Spanish Phrase
Está en el equipo de natación.
Meaning
The sentence means “He/She/It is on the swimming team.” It tells us that a person (or occasionally an animal) belongs to a swimming squad, whether at school, a club, or a community group.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to state someone's membership in a swimming team, for example when introducing a teammate, answering a question about sports involvement, or describing a résumé detail.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estáenelequipodenatación.
Estar (está)
Use 'estar' to indicate temporary states or location, including being part of a group or team.
Preposition en
The preposition 'en' expresses 'in' or 'on' when referring to membership or location.
Definite article el
The masculine singular article 'el' agrees with the noun 'equipo'.
Noun equipo
'Equipo' means 'team' and is masculine; it can refer to sports, work, or project groups.
Preposition de
'De' links the type of team, here 'natación' (swimming).
Noun natación
'Natación' is a feminine noun meaning 'swimming' and is used without an article after 'de'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Juan practica algún deporte?
Does Juan practice any sport?
Sí, está en el equipo de natación.
Yes, he’s on the swimming team.
✕Common Mistakes
Es en el equipo de natación.
Use 'estar' (está) for temporary states like being on a team; 'ser' (es) would imply a permanent characteristic.
Está en el equipo de nadar.
'Nadar' is a verb; you need the noun 'natación' after 'de'.
Está en el equipo de la natación.
The article 'la' is unnecessary because 'de' already links the noun; the correct form is 'de natación'.
↔Alternatives
Forma parte del equipo de natación.
He/She is part of the swimming team.
Es miembro del equipo de natación.
He/She is a member of the swimming team.
Participa en el equipo de natación.
He/She participates in the swimming team.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, school and community sports clubs are a big part of social life. Saying you’re ‘en el equipo de natación’ often implies regular training sessions, competitions, and a sense of camaraderie. In Latin America the word ‘natación’ is used universally, but in some regions you might also hear ‘equipo de nadadores’. Remember that ‘estar’ (temporary state) is preferred over ‘ser’ when talking about team membership.