Esquiar (en. Ski)

/es.kiˈaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Practicing the sport of gliding on snow using skis.
I love skiing in the mountains during winter.
Me encanta esquiar en las montañas durante el invierno.
Moving across a snowy surface using skis.
She learned to ski at an early age.
Ella aprendió a esquiar a una edad temprana.
Enjoying winter sports in a mountainous environment.
We are going skiing this weekend at the ski resort.
Vamos a esquiar este fin de semana en la estación de esquí.

Etymology

From French 'skier', which means to glide on snow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

skiing as a couple
Skiing with another person.
esquiar en pareja
go skiing
Traveling to a place to practice skiing.
ir a esquiar
cross-country skiing
A type of skiing practiced on flat terrains.
esquí de fondo

Related Words

skiing
A sport that uses boards to glide on snow.
esquí
skier
A person who practices skiing.
esquiador
ski resort
A place where snow sports are practiced.
estación de esquí

Slang Meanings

To ski
Today we are going to ski at the mountain.
Hoy vamos a hacer ski a la montaña.
To descend with style
He always skis down the slope with a lot of style.
Él siempre baja la pista esquiando con mucho estilo.