WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
| Principal Translations |
sidestep,
side-step,
side step n | (step to one side) | paso al costado nm + loc adv |
| | Andy avoided the puddle with a quick sidestep. |
| | Andy esquivó el charco dando un paso al costado. |
sidestep [sth],
side-step [sth]⇒ vtr | (step around to avoid) | esquivar⇒ vtr |
| | Nicki skillfully sidestepped the patch of ice on the sidewalk. |
| | Nicki esquivó el hielo en la acera con habilidad. |
sidestep [sth],
side-step [sth] vtr | figurative (avoid) | esquivar⇒ vtr |
| | | evitar⇒ vtr |
| | The company sidestepped serious financial difficulties, but it is not safe yet. |
| | La compañía esquivó serias dificultades financieras pero todavía no está segura. |
| sidestep⇒ vi | (step to one side) | dar un paso a un costado loc verb |
| | Wilma sidestepped to avoid the pothole. |
| sidestep n | (skiing: stepping uphill) | subida de lado nf + loc adj |
| | The ski instructor taught the children sidestepping. |
| sidestep vi | (skiing: step uphill) | subir de lado, subir de costado loc verb |
| | It's difficult to sidestep in the icy slopes. |