Deslizó (en. Slipped)

/des.liˈθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move smoothly.
The boy slid the ball across the floor.
El niño deslizó la pelota por el suelo.
To move without friction.
The book slipped off the table.
El libro se deslizó de la mesa.
To fall or slip.
She slid on the ice.
Ella se deslizó en el hielo.

Etymology

From Latin 'deslīzare', which means 'to slide' or 'to move gently.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to glide like a shadow
To move unnoticed.
deslizarse como una sombra
to slide something under the table
To subtly hide something.
deslizar algo bajo la mesa
to slip into a conversation
To casually introduce a topic.
deslizarse en una conversación

Related Words

to slide
To move something gently.
deslizar
to slip
To fall or move uncontrollably.
resbalar
sliding
The act of sliding.
deslizamiento

Slang Meanings

To quickly leave a place.
I slip out of the party before the drama starts.
Me deslizo de la fiesta antes de que empiece el drama.
To do something secretly.
He slid the note to his friend in class.
Deslizó la nota a su amigo en la clase.