Deslizaba (en. Slid)

/dez.liˈθa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To move gradually over a surface.
The boy slid his hand over the ice.
El niño deslizaba la mano sobre el hielo.
To glide smoothly.
The snake slid through the grass silently.
La serpiente deslizaba por la hierba sin hacer ruido.
To pass from one state to another effortlessly.
Slid from laughter to sadness in an instant.
Deslizaba de la risa a la tristeza en un instante.

Etymology

From the verb 'deslizar', which comes from the Latin 'de' + 'līzāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slid between the shadows
To move stealthily or evasively.
deslizaba entre las sombras
slid a secret
To reveal something subtly or without being too obvious.
deslizaba un secreto

Related Words

slide
To cause something to move smoothly over a surface.
deslizar
slip
A fall or involuntary movement to one side due to a slippery surface.
resbalón

Slang Meanings

To go unnoticed.
That comment slid into the conversation without anyone noticing.
Ese comentario deslizaba en la conversación sin que nadie lo notara.
To do it without worrying too much.
At the party, I just slid through the music without complications.
En la fiesta, solo deslizaba por la música sin complicaciones.