WordderretirseMeaningto melt (intransitive)Part of speechverbPronunciationCourseSpanish (Latin America)LessonCausal clauses (como)Usages of derretirseComo el hielo se derrite, la pendiente está muy resbaladiza.Since the ice is melting, the slope is very slippery.Como la nieve se derrite, es peligroso esquiar en esta pendiente.Since the snow is melting, it is dangerous to ski on this slope.