gliding

• Sustantivo que designa la actividad o deporte de volar en un planeador, una aeronave sin motor que aprovecha las corrientes de aire para mantenerse en altura, así como el movimiento de deslizarse o planear por el aire.

A noun referring to the activity or sport of flying a glider, an unpowered aircraft that uses air currents to stay aloft.

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1. Flying a gliderB2formalsport

   The sport or activity of flying a lightweight aircraft without an engine, known as a glider.

   Vuelo sin motor

   • Gliding is a popular recreational activity in mountainous regions.
   • He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.
   • The gliding club offers lessons for beginners.

   Sinónimossailplaningsoaring

• Verbo que indica un movimiento suave, silencioso y ligero, a menudo por el aire o el agua, sin esfuerzo aparente.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving smoothly, quietly, and effortlessly, often through air or water.

1. B1formal

   To move smoothly and continuously, often without effort.

   deslizarse suavemente

   • The swan glided across the lake.
   • She glided gracefully across the dance floor.
   • The eagle glided through the air without flapping its wings.

   Sinónimoscoastdriftfloatflowsailskimslideslipsoar

   Antónimosjerklurchstumble

2. Pass graduallyB2formal

   To pass or change gradually and almost imperceptibly.

   pasar gradualmente

   • The afternoon glided into evening.
   • Time seemed to glide by as they talked.
   • The conversation glided from one topic to another.

   Sinónimosdriftflowlapseslideslipsteal

   Antónimosjerkjoltlurchplungesurge

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