How to Say "to swipe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to swipe” is “deslizar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Desliza el dedo por la pantalla para ver la foto.
Swipe your finger across the screen to see the photo.
Él deslizó la nota por debajo de la puerta.
He slid the note under the door.
El barco se desliza suavemente sobre el lago.
The boat glides smoothly over the lake.
The Z to C Swap
When the letter 'z' meets the letter 'e', it changes into a 'c'. This is why 'yo deslizo' (I slide) becomes 'yo deslicé' (I slid).
Self-Action
To say that YOU are the one sliding (like on ice), you often add 'se' to the end: 'deslizarse'.
Sliding vs. Slipping
Mistake: “Using 'deslizar' when you accidentally fall.”
Correction: Use 'resbalar' for accidental slips and 'deslizar' for controlled, smooth movements.
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