resbaladizo
/resbalaˈdiθo/
The English word "slick" translates to Spanish as resbaladizo.
The primary meaning of resbaladizo is to describe something that is slippery due to a covering of liquid. Other related terms include marea negra for a covering of liquid such as oil, and neumático liso for a tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern.
Meaning: slippery due to a covering of liquid (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word resbaladizo is derived from the verb resbalar (to slip) and the suffix -adizo, which indicates a tendency or quality.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use resbaladizo for masculine singular nouns, resbaladiza for feminine singular nouns, resbaladizos for masculine plural nouns and resbaladizas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/resbalaˈdiθo/
Did you know?
- If you slip on a resbaladizo floor, you might say me he pegado un resbalón, which literally translates to 'I have glued myself a slip'.
- Unlike in English where 'slick' can be a compliment for a smooth performance, calling a person resbaladizo in Spanish almost always carries a negative connotation of dishonesty.
- The verb resbalar, from which resbaladizo is derived, can also be used to describe a person 'slipping up' or making a mistake in certain colloquial contexts.
Examples in context
- Ese automóvil deportivo tiene un acabado muy pulidoThat sports car has a very slick finish
- ¡Ese nuevo móvil que compraste es muy guay!The new cellphone you bought is really slick!
- ¡Vaya sombrero chulo que llevas!What a slick hat you're wearing!
- El suelo está resbaladizo.The floor is slippery.
- El suelo está muy resbaladizo.The floor is very slippery.
- Ten cuidado, el asfalto está resbaladizo por la lluvia.Be careful, the asphalt is slippery due to the rain.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are walking through a parking lot after a storm.
- SofíaTen cuidado, Daniel, el suelo está resbaladizo.Be careful, Daniel, the ground is slippery.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, no lo vi.Thanks, Sofia, I didn't see it.
- SofíaHay mucha agua por aquí.There is a lot of water around here.
- DanielSí, caminar es difícil hoy.Yes, walking is difficult today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slick” translations and entries resbaladizo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
