gliding

• Substantivo que designa a atividade ou esporte de voar em planador, uma aeronave sem motor que usa correntes de ar ascendentes para se manter no ar. Também pode se referir ao ato de deslizar ou planar suavemente.

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.

   Voo em planador

   • 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.

   Sinônimossailplaningsoaring

• Verbo usado para indicar um movimento suave, silencioso e leve, frequentemente pelo ar ou pela água, ou um deslizar contínuo e fácil.

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.

   Deslizar

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

   Sinônimoscoastdriftfloatflowsailskimslideslipsoar

   Antônimosjerklurchstumble

2. Pass graduallyB2formal

   To pass or change gradually and almost imperceptibly.

   Passar gradualmente

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

   Sinônimosdriftflowlapseslideslipsteal

   Antônimosjerkjoltlurchplungesurge

Variantes phrasalglide by