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    Patinar (en. Skate)

    pa-ti-nar

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To glide on a hard surface using skates.
    Children often skate in the park on weekends.
    Los niños suelen patinar en el parque los fines de semana.
    To fail in the execution of something, especially in a sport or activity.
    The skater slipped in the last curve and lost the competition.
    El patinador patinó en la última curva y perdió la competencia.
    To act clumsily or out of control in a situation.
    On his first day of dance class, it was noticeable that he was skating a bit.
    En su primer día de clase de baile, se notaba que patinaba un poco.

    Etymology

    From the French 'patiner', which means to glide on skates.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    skating on ice
    To perform the act of skating on a frozen surface like ice.
    patinar sobre hielo
    skating in life
    To have problems or difficulties in personal or work life.
    patinar en la vida
    to slip up
    To make a mistake or fail in an attempt.
    dar un patinazo

    Related Words

    skating
    Activity of skating, whether on wheels or ice.
    patinaje
    skater
    A person who practices skating.
    patinador
    skates
    Special shoes with wheels or blades for skating.
    patines

    Slang Meanings

    To skate on social media
    When someone makes a mistake while posting something.
    Cuando alguien comete un error al publicar algo.
    To be on a tightrope
    When someone is in a difficult situation and feels insecure.
    Cuando alguien está en una situación difícil y se siente inseguro.