How to Say "to skid" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to skid” is “patinar” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
a vehicle losing control on the road
Examples
El coche patinó en la carretera debido a la lluvia.
The car skidded on the road due to the rain.
Ten cuidado, el suelo está mojado y puedes patinar.
Be careful, the floor is wet and you might slip.
Patinar vs. Resbalar
While both mean 'to slip,' 'patinar' often implies a loss of traction in wheels or organized movement, while 'resbalar' is more common for accidentally slipping on a banana peel or wet floor.
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