"Patines" is a noun in Spanish, appearing in the plural form. The singular form is "patín."
/pati.nes/
"Patines" refers to footwear that has wheels or blades attached to them, allowing the wearer to glide over surfaces. It can pertain to roller skates, ice skates, or more generally any form of skating device. The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions related to sports and leisure activities. The frequency of use is relatively high among young people and within the sports community.
Los patines son esenciales para practicar patinaje en línea.
"Skates are essential for practicing inline skating."
Ella compró nuevos patines para el verano.
"She bought new skates for the summer."
Los patines de hielo son populares en los meses de invierno.
"Ice skates are popular in the winter months."
The term "patines" is not as commonly found within idiomatic expressions in Spanish, but it can be used metaphorically or in slang contexts related to speed or movement.
¡Ese coche va como si llevara patines!
"That car goes as if it had skates!"
Deslizarse por la vida como sobre patines es su forma de ser.
"Gliding through life like on skates is her way of being."
El niño se mueve por el parque como si llevara patines.
"The child moves through the park as if he were on skates."
The term "patín" derives from the French word "patin," which refers to skates or the action of gliding. The evolution of the term in the Spanish language encompasses both the physical object (skate) and the action associated with it.
Synonyms: - Ruedas (wheels) - in a broad sense. - Deslizadores (gliders) - used in specific contexts related to certain types of skates.
Antonyms: - Zapatos (shoes) - general footwear that does not facilitate skating. - Estacionario (stationary) - not moving or not related to gliding or skating.