Often used in the context of skating or slipping.
Tuve un patinazo en la calle helada y casi caigo al suelo.
I had a slip on the icy street and almost fell to the ground.
Tuve un patinazo en la carretera resbaladiza, pero afortunadamente no me hice daño.
I had a slip on the slippery road, but fortunately, I didn't hurt myself.