Spanish Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Spanish word
deslizar
Pronunciation
IPA/desliˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbslide
Example
Desliza el dedo hacia la izquierda.
Slide your finger to the left.
More examples
Para desbloquear el móvil, desliza la pantalla hacia arriba.
To unlock the phone, slide the screen upward.
Core concept
A finger gliding across a smartphone screen.
Common phrases
deslizar el dedo hacia la izquierda
slide your finger left
deslizar la imagen
slide the image
deslizar la pantalla hacia arriba
slide the screen upward
Similar words
deslizarse: An object or body slides along a surface, shifting position through smooth movement.
resbalar: A person or item slips unexpectedly on a surface, often leading to loss of balance.
mover: An item is moved to a new position or direction by deliberate handling or force.
arrastrar: An object is dragged across a surface while remaining in contact and pulled steadily.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que algo se desplace suavemente por una superficie; emplearse también de forma pronominal (deslizarse) para indicar que alguien o algo se mueve sin llamar la atención.
Word origin
From medieval Romance des- + lizar, originally a transitive verb 'to make slide' that later became pronominal (deslizarse) to describe gliding or shifting without drawing attention.
Usage tips
- Deslizar(se) often implies a controlled, smooth action rather than an accidental slip, and it commonly appears in phrases like deslizar el dedo and deslizar una tarjeta.