Desliza (en. Slide)

/desˈlisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To smooth an object so that it moves fluidly over a surface.
The child slides his toy across the floor.
El niño desliza su juguete por el suelo.
To pass over something smoothly.
The snake slides its body through the grass.
La serpiente desliza su cuerpo entre la hierba.
To move quickly and effortlessly.
The skater slides on the ice.
El patinador desliza sobre el hielo.

Etymology

From the verb deslizare in Latin, which means 'to slide.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

slide towards success
Achieving progress towards a goal with ease.
deslizarse hacia el éxito
slide an idea
Presenting an idea subtly or indirectly.
deslizar una idea
slide through the crowd
Moving with agility among many people.
deslizarse entre la multitud

Related Words

slip
A slight fall or stumble due to sliding.
resbalón
skating
A sport that involves sliding over a surface on skates.
patinaje
sandpaper
A tool used to smooth surfaces.
lija

Slang Meanings

To slide information secretly.
Someone slipped me important information about the meeting.
Me deslizaron un dato importante sobre la reunión.
To slide into a social situation unnoticed.
She knows how to slide between groups without making anyone uncomfortable.
Ella sabe cómo deslizarse entre grupos sin incomodar a nadie.