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    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.