slipping

• Describe algo que pierde agarre, posición o calidad; se usa a menudo para indicar una disminución del rendimiento, los estándares o la estabilidad.

Describes something that is losing its grip, position, or quality; often used to indicate a decline in performance, standards, or stability.

1. Moving on a slippery surfaceA2formal

   Losing one's footing or sliding unintentionally, typically on a wet, icy, or greasy surface.

   Resbalando

   • The floor was wet, and she felt her feet slipping.
   • He was slipping on the icy pavement.
   • Be careful, the tiles are slippery and you might start slipping.

   Sinónimosslidingslithering

2. Declining or worseningB2informal

   Gradually becoming worse or less effective.

   que empeora, decadente

   • His grades are slipping this semester.
   • The company's profits have been slipping for months.
   • Her memory is slipping as she gets older.

   Sinónimosebbingfadingfailingweakeningworsening

   Antónimosflourishingimprovingrecoveringstrengtheningthriving

3. Escaping or getting awayB1informal

   Moving out of a position or grasp, often unintentionally.

   resbalándose o escapándose

   • The fish was slipping out of his hands.
   • The rope kept slipping from his grip.
   • Time is slipping away, we need to hurry.

   Sinónimoseludingsliding

   Antónimosgrippingholding

• Verbo que indica perder el equilibrio o resbalar accidentalmente, así como moverse de manera silenciosa y rápida sin ser notado, o escapar o deslizarse suavemente de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of losing one's footing or sliding accidentally, or to move quietly and quickly without being noticed.

1. A2formal

   To slide unintentionally and lose balance, often resulting in a fall.

   Resbalar y perder el equilibrio

   • She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
   • He slipped on the icy pavement.
   • Be careful not to slip on the banana peel.

   Sinónimosmisstepskidslidestumbletrip

2. Move quietly or unnoticedB1formal

   To move smoothly, quietly, or secretly.

   deslizarse sigilosamente

   • He slipped out of the room without anyone noticing.
   • She slipped the note into his pocket.
   • The thief slipped through the back door.

   Sinónimoscreepglidepadsidleslinksneakstealtiptoe

3. Make a mistakeB1informal

   To make a minor error or oversight.

   Cometer un error

   • I slipped up and forgot her birthday.
   • He slipped when he said the wrong name.
   • She slipped in her calculations.

   Sinónimosblundererrlapsemiscalculatestumbletrip up

4. Decrease or declineB2formal

   To gradually become worse or lower in quality, value, or performance.

   disminuir o decaer

   • His grades have slipped this semester.
   • The stock market slipped by 2% today.
   • Her health has slipped since the accident.

   Sinónimosdeclinedegeneratedeterioratedropfalllapsesinkslideslumpworsen

   Antónimosclimbimproveincreaserise

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