sliding

• Descreve algo que se move suavemente sobre uma superfície; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar mudança gradual, muitas vezes para pior.

Describes something that moves smoothly along a surface; also used figuratively to describe a gradual change, often downward.

1. Moving smoothlyB1formal

   Characterized by a smooth, continuous motion along a surface.

   Deslizante

   • The sliding door opened silently.
   • Children were playing on the sliding board at the park.
   • The car's sliding motion on the ice was dangerous.

   Sinônimosglidingskimmingslipping

• Verbo que indica o ato de deslizar suavemente sobre uma superfície mantendo contato contínuo com ela; também pode significar escorregar, derrapar ou mover-se de forma gradual e discreta.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.

1. A2formal

   To move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact.

   Deslizar

   • The kids slid down the playground slide.
   • The car slid on the icy road.
   • She slid the book across the table.

   Sinônimoscoastglideskidskimslipslither

   Antônimoscatchhaltstickstop

2. Move quietly or stealthilyB1informal

   To move quietly or discreetly, often without being noticed.

   Mover-se silenciosamente

   • He slid into the room without anyone noticing.
   • She slid the letter into her pocket.
   • The thief slid out the back door.

   Sinônimoscreepglideskulkslinkslipsneaksteal

   Antônimosmarchstompstride

3. Decline graduallyB2formal

   To gradually decrease or deteriorate.

   Diminuir gradualmente

   • Sales have been sliding for months.
   • His grades started sliding after the holidays.
   • The economy is sliding into recession.

   Sinônimosdeclinedeterioratediminishdropdwindlefallsinkslipslumpwane

   Antônimosimproveincreaserecoverrisestrengthen

Variantes phrasalslide byslide down