Vacilando (en. Hesitating)

/ba-si-'lan-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of teasing or taking a situation lightly.
He was teasing his friends during the party.
Estaba vacilando a sus amigos durante la fiesta.
To hesitate or falter in decision-making.
I don't know if I'm going or not, I'm hesitating.
No se si voy a ir o no, estoy vacilando.
To act in a carefree manner or without serious intent.
He is always goofing off in his classes.
Él siempre está vacilando en sus clases.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'vacilar', which means to hesitate or to wobble.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teasing someone
To tease or play with a person.
vacilando a alguien
don't hesitate
Don't hesitate to make a decision.
no vaciles
hanging out at the beach
Enjoying and playing without worries.
vacilar en la playa

Related Words

vacilón
Term that refers to a joke or funny situation.
vacilón
to vacilar
Verb that means to hesitate or take something lightly.
vacilar
to joke
To make jokes or humorous comments.
bromear

Slang Meanings

To pull someone's leg.
What you said is pure nonsense.
Eso que dijiste es pura vacilada.
To be in a relaxed and carefree mode.
Today I'm just goofing off all afternoon.
Hoy estoy vacilando toda la tarde.