Alisa (en. Alisa)
/aˈlisa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Make a surface smooth or soft.
The carpenter smooths the wood before painting it.
El carpintero alisa la madera antes de pintarla.
Prepare or arrange something so that it is in its best condition.
She straightens her hair every morning.
Ella alisa su cabello cada mañana.
Eliminate wrinkles or imperfections from a fabric.
Ironing smooths wrinkled clothes.
El planchado alisa la ropa arrugada.
Etymology
From Latin 'adilisare', which means to smooth or make smooth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to straighten hair
Make hair look straight and frizz-free.
alisar el cabello
to smooth a surface
Process a surface to make it smooth to the touch.
alisar una superficie
to iron out wrinkles
Remove wrinkles from a piece of clothing.
alisar arrugas
Related Words
alisar
Verb that refers to the action of making something smooth or soft.
alisar
smooth
That has no roughness or roughness.
liso
softness
Quality of being soft to the touch.
suavidad
Slang Meanings
Flatten the ground
Prepare a situation to make it more favorable.
Preparar una situación para que sea más favorable.
To make things clear
Clarify a confusing matter so that everyone understands it.
Alisar un asunto confuso para que todos lo entiendan.