Deslizaban (en. Slid)
/des.liˈθa.βan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Move gently over a surface.
The children slid down the slide.
Los niños se deslizaban por el tobogán.
Move stealthily or quietly.
She slipped through the crowd unnoticed.
Ella se deslizaba entre la multitud sin ser vista.
Fall or lose balance suddenly.
The cat slid along the edge of the table.
El gato se deslizaba por el borde de la mesa.
Etymology
From the verb deslizar, which comes from the Latin 'deslīcare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slide down
Move smoothly over a surface.
deslizarse por
slide a message
Send a message subtly.
deslizar un mensaje
slip through shadows
Move without being noticed.
deslizarse entre sombras
Related Words
slide
Action of moving something smoothly.
deslizar
slip
Action of sliding unexpectedly.
resbalón
skating
Sport that involves sliding over a surface.
patinaje
Slang Meanings
Slide into an awkward situation.
He slid into the conversation and everyone fell silent.
Se deslizó en la conversación y todos se quedaron en silencio.
Do something cunningly or without being noticed.
She slides into the party and no one notices.
Ella se desliza en la fiesta y nadie se da cuenta.