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    Resbalando (en. Slipping)

    /res.baˈlan.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To slide or lose balance while walking or moving on a slippery surface.
    The child was slipping in the park after the rain.
    El niño estaba resbalando en el parque después de la lluvia.
    Subject that moves uncontrollably on a surface.
    Sliding on the ice, he almost fell into the water.
    Resbalando en el hielo, casi se cayó al agua.
    Forward movement by inertia, caused by slipping.
    She was slipping down the hallway with her shoelaces.
    Ella estaba resbalando por el pasillo con sus calcetas.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'resbalar', derived from the Latin 'resbalare', which means to slide.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sliding on ice
    Sliding on an icy surface.
    resbalando sobre hielo
    with one foot slipping
    Losing balance with one foot slipping.
    con un pie resbalando
    is slipping
    Indicates that someone is losing control while walking.
    está resbalando

    Related Words

    slip
    Action of slipping or sliding.
    resbalón
    sliding
    Movement resulting from sliding.
    deslizamiento
    skating
    Sport that involves sliding on ice or similar surface.
    patinaje

    Slang Meanings

    Being in a complicated or slippery situation.
    He is slipping at work because he is missing deadlines.
    Está resbalando en su trabajo porque no cumple con los plazos.
    Losing emotional or mental balance.
    Since his relationship ended, he has been slipping a lot.
    Desde que terminó su relación, ha estado resbalando mucho.