Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
resbalar
Pronunciation
IPA/resβaˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbslip
Example
No quiero resbalar en el hielo.
I don't want to slip on the ice.
More examples
Ten cuidado al entrar a la cocina para no resbalar.
Be careful when entering the kitchen not to slip.
Core concept
An unintentional foot slide causing a loss of balance.
Common phrases
resbalar en el baño
slip in the bathroom
resbalar en el hielo
slip on the ice
resbalar por las escaleras
slip down the stairs
Similar words
deslizarse: Slide along a surface in a smooth, controlled way, with steady contact and little friction.
resbalarse: Slip and end up off balance, with emphasis on the person who falls.
patinar: Travel by sliding on ice or a slippery surface, often using skates or blades.
tropezar: Trip over a raised edge or object, causing a quick stumble.
Definition in Spanish
Deslizarse involuntariamente sobre una superficie resbaladiza, perdiendo el equilibrio o el control corporal.
Word origin
Derives from mid-Romance resvalāre/resbalāre, where regional b/v interchange yielded the present form.
Usage tips
- Resbalar typically marks accidental movement on ice or wet floors, and resbalarse focuses on the person, whereas deslizar(se) signals intentional or controlled sliding.
Other meanings
- slide downverb
Related words
- resbalónslipnoun
- resbaladizoslipperyadjective