deslizar
to swipe (dating apps)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/desliˈθaɾ/
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Cultural Note
With the rise of Tinder, Bumble, and Badoo (the most popular dating app in Spain), 'deslizar a la derecha/izquierda' (swipe right/left) has entered everyday Spanish. Many young Spaniards mix English tech terms with Spanish: 'hacer swipe' or 'darle like' are also commonly heard alongside the Spanish 'deslizar.'
📝 Example Sentences
Deslicé a la derecha porque me pareció interesante.
I swiped right because I found her interesting.
Paso horas deslizando en aplicaciones de citas.
I spend hours swiping on dating apps.