Skate in spanish
Patinar
pronunciation: pɑtinɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun, verb
pronunciation: pɑtinɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures
skate1 = patín.
Example: I get a kick when I'm on my racing bike, and when I have my skates on it's out of this world.more:
» cheapskate = tacaño, agarrado, mezquino, roñoso, miserable, avaro, cicatero.
Example: Most of these cheapskates will not come right out and tell you that they don't want to pay anything for your software.» get + Posesivo + skates on = ponerse las pilas, darse prisa, apurarse.
Example: But the future is just around the corner and we have to get our skates on.» inline skate = patín en línea. [También escrito in-line sakte]
Example: It's hard to find shops that rent inline skates these days.» put + Posesivo + skates on = ponerse las pilas, darse prisa, apurarse.
Example: So it looks like we will have to put our skates on to get there on time.» skateboarder = patinador de monopatín, monopatinador.
Example: This study compares injuries among ice-skaters with those among skateboarders, rollerskaters, and inline skaters, to determine the need for mandatory helmet use.skate2 = patinar.
Example: For example, a picture of a woman skating would be accompanied by other pictures with people involved in the same type of sporting activity.more:
» skate + on thin ice = andar por terreno peligroso, andar por terreno resbaladizo.
Example: The chancellor is skating on thin ice when it comes to the economy and ignored signs of a slowdown, a report warns.» skate over = esquivar, evadir.
Example: I'm sorry; I didn't wish to skate over that.