Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

patinar

verb
/pətɪˈnɑːr/
Definition
To skate or glide over a surface.
Examples
  • He loves to patinar on the weekends at the local rink.
  • During winter, many people enjoy patinar on frozen lakes.
  • She learned to patinar at a young age and became quite skilled.
Meaning
In the context of skating, ‘patinar’ refers to the action of moving smoothly across a surface, often on ice or a smooth floor, using skate shoes.
Synonyms
  • skate
  • glide
  • slide