zigzaguear

Senses

1. 1.

   to zigzag

   to move in a zigzag pattern, following a series of sharp angles back and forth

2. 2.

   to zigzag through

   to traverse in a zigzag course to avoid obstacles or navigate a winding path

Examples

• "El corredor zigzagueaba entre los conos del entrenamiento."

  The runner zigzagged between the training cones.

• "El río zigzaguea a través del valle."

  The river zigzags across the valley.

• "La serpiente zigzagueó rápidamente por el sendero."

  The snake zigzagged quickly along the path.

Usage

A regular -ar verb conjugated like any other. Commonly used in sports contexts (running drills, skiing) and to describe the natural movement patterns of rivers, roads, or animals. The noun form is zigzag.