resbaloso means slippery — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: January 26, 2026
resbaloso
adjective • /[res-ba-LO-so]/
slippery
Example:
El suelo está resbaloso, ten cuidado.
The floor is slippery, be careful.
🧠 What does resbaloso mean?
Resbaloso is an adjective used to describe something that is prone to causing one to slip or slide. It typically refers to surfaces that are wet, oily, icy, or otherwise lack sufficient friction to provide stable footing. This term is particularly relevant when discussing safety in various travel environments, such as wet floors in restrooms, icy sidewalks, or mossy rocks near water.
📚 Extra examples
- Ten cuidado al caminar por el muelle, está muy resbaloso por la lluvia.
Be careful when walking on the pier, it's very slippery from the rain. - El suelo de la cocina se puso resbaloso después de que se derramara el aceite.
The kitchen floor became slippery after the oil was spilled. - En invierno, las calles de esta ciudad pueden ser bastante resbalosas.
In winter, the streets of this city can be quite slippery. - Evita pisar las rocas cubiertas de musgo, son muy resbalosas.
Avoid stepping on the moss-covered rocks, they are very slippery.
💡 Did You Know?
The root of 'resbaloso' comes from the verb 'resbalar,' which means to slip or slide. Understanding the verb form can help in remembering the adjective.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "resbaloso"
Synonyms: resbaladizo, mojado
Opposites: seco, rugoso, adherente
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