velejar

Senses

1. 1.

   to sail

   to travel or move across water in a boat or ship propelled by wind

2. 2.

   to glide, to soar

   to move smoothly through the air or figuratively through life

Examples

• "Nós passamos o fim de semana velejando pela costa."

  We spent the weekend sailing along the coast.

• "Ele aprendeu a velejar com o pai quando era criança."

  He learned to sail with his father when he was a child.

• "O pássaro velejava tranquilamente no céu azul."

  The bird was gliding peacefully in the blue sky.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used in both literal sailing contexts and figurative/poetic contexts. Often appears with prepositions like "por" (through/across). Related noun: "vela" (sail), "veleiro" (sailboat, sailor).