Resbaladizo
Example: El suelo está resbaladizo después de la lluvia.
Definition
"Resbaladizo" describes a surface or material that is slippery and causes a lack of grip, making it easy to slide or fall. For example, a floor can be "resbaladizo" after rain, increasing the risk of slipping accidents.
Etymology
The word "resbaladizo" comes from the Spanish verb "resbalar," meaning to slip. The suffix "-izo" is added to form an adjective indicating a characteristic, so "resbaladizo" literally means 'slippery' or 'prone to slipping.' Did you know? Its root verb "resbalar" is derived from the Latin "repellere," meaning to drive back or repel, reflecting the idea of something sliding away.
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"Resbaladizo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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