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glide

/ˈɡlaɪd/

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noun

Deslizamiento, planeo

The act of gliding.

Examples :

"The bird's effortless glide across the sky was mesmerizing. "

El planeo sin esfuerzo del ave por el cielo era fascinante.

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noun

Semivocal

A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.

Examples :

"The pronunciation of "cute" involves a glide between the "k" sound and the "u" sound, making it sound slightly like "kyoot." "

La pronunciación de "cute" implica una semivocal entre el sonido "k" y el sonido "u", lo que hace que suene un poco como "kyoot".

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noun

Deslizamiento

An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.

Examples :

"During the fencing match, her glide down his foil disarmed him quickly. "

Durante el combate de esgrima, su deslizamiento por su florete lo desarmó rápidamente.

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noun

Milano

A bird, the glede or kite.

Examples :

"The glide soared high above the schoolyard, circling lazily. "

El milano se elevaba alto sobre el patio de la escuela, dando vueltas perezosamente.

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noun

Deslizador

A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.

Examples :

"The new dining room table came with glides, so it didn't scratch the hardwood floor. "

La nueva mesa del comedor venía con deslizadores, por lo que no rayó el piso de madera noble.

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noun

Deslizamiento, transición

The joining of two sounds without a break.

Examples :

"The glide between the "s" sound in "music" and the "m" sound in "making" is smooth and effortless. "

El deslizamiento entre el sonido "s" en "música" y el sonido "m" en "making" es suave y sin esfuerzo.

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noun

Deslizamiento

A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.

Examples :

"During the waltz lesson, the student practiced her glide gracefully. "

Durante la lección de vals, la estudiante practicó su deslizamiento con gracia.

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verb

Deslizarse, planear

To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

Examples :

"The cat glided across the floor, its paws making almost no sound. "

El gato se deslizó por el suelo, sus patas no hacían casi ningún ruido.

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verb

Planear, deslizarse

To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

Examples :

"The hang glider glided effortlessly through the air, enjoying the view of the valley below. "

El ala delta se deslizaba sin esfuerzo por el aire, disfrutando de la vista del valle abajo.

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verb

Hacer deslizar

To cause to glide.

Examples :

"The mother gently glided the baby into the crib. "

La madre deslizó suavemente al bebé en la cuna.

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verb

Deslizarse

To pass with a glide, as the voice.

Examples :

"The singer's voice glided smoothly through the high notes. "

La voz del cantante se deslizó suavemente por las notas altas.

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