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slip in Portuguese

slip in Portuguese is escorrega, deslizar, escorregar — slip means to lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

slip in Portuguese

escorrega
noun
A mistake or error.
deslizar
verb
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
escorregar
verb
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
derrapar
verb
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

What does "slip" mean?

  1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
    "She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell."
  2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
    "He slipped out of the party early."
  3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
    "Keep your deposit slip until the payment clears."
  4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
    "It was just a slip of the tongue — I meant to say Tuesday."
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slip in a sentence

  • She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell.
  • The knife slipped and cut his finger.
  • He slipped out of the party early.
  • She slipped a note into his pocket.

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What is "slip" in Portuguese?

"slip" in Portuguese is escorrega, deslizar, escorregar. slip means: To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

How do you use "slip" in a sentence?

Example: "She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell." In Portuguese, "slip" is escorrega, deslizar, escorregar.

Are there other ways to say "slip" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "slip": escorrega, deslizar, escorregar, derrapar.

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