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glide across

[/ɡlaɪd əˈkrɔːs/]
verb phrase
deslizar sobre
1. to move smoothly and effortlessly over a surface or through space
The ice skater glided across the frozen pond with grace.
A patinadora deslizou sobre o lago congelado com graça.
2. to pass over something lightly without stopping or pausing
Her eyes glided across the page as she read quickly.
Seus olhos deslizaram sobre a página enquanto lia rapidamente.
3. to move with a smooth, flowing motion
The swan glided across the water effortlessly.
O cisne deslizou pela água sem esforço.
Synonyms
slide acrosssweep acrossfloat acrossdrift acrossskim across
Antonyms
stumble acrossdrag acrossshuffle across

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deslizar sobre
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
deslizar sobre/passar por cima
natural conversational form
São Paulo
deslizar sobre
standard usage
Portugal
deslizar sobre/escorregar sobre
both forms accepted

Related Idioms & Phrases

glide over
smooth sailing
easy street
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