Deslizándose (en. Sliding)

/desliˈθandose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of sliding, moving smoothly across a surface.
The skater is sliding on the ice.
El patinador se está deslizando sobre el hielo.
To divert from a situation or another person without being noticed.
She is sliding into the conversation without being seen.
Ella se está deslizando en la conversación sin ser vista.
To move from one place to another smoothly and almost imperceptibly.
The fish is sliding through the water.
El pez se está deslizando por el agua.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'deslizar', which comes from the Latin 'deslítere', meaning 'to slide' or 'to move smoothly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sliding through life
Living lightly and without worries.
deslizarse por la vida
to slip in a comment
To make a comment subtly, without being direct.
deslizar un comentario
to slip out a secret
To unintentionally reveal a secret.
deslizar un secreto

Related Words

slide
To make something move smoothly.
deslizar
slip
To lose balance and fall while sliding.
resbalar
skate
To slide on a hard surface, especially on ice.
patinar

Slang Meanings

Socially sliding
He is socially sliding among different groups.
Él se está deslizando socialmente entre diferentes grupos.
Slipping into a conversation
She always slips into conversations, touching on all topics.
Ella siempre se desliza en las charlas, tocando todos los temas.