Líquidos (en. Liquids)

/ˈlikidos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Substances that have a defined volume but lack a definite shape.
Water and oil are examples of liquids.
El agua y el aceite son ejemplos de líquidos.
State of matter characterized by the mobility of its particles.
Liquids move easily when poured.
Los líquidos se mueven fácilmente al ser vertidos.
Any substance that can flow and is not very compressible.
When heated, a liquid can turn into vapor.
Cuando se calienta, un líquido puede convertirse en vapor.

Etymology

From the Latin 'liquidus', which means 'liquid' or 'fluid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in liquid assets
To have an unstable financial situation.
estar en líquidos
body fluids
Fluids found in the body, such as blood or sweat.
líquidos corporales
lost fluids
Fluids that have been lost for various reasons, such as sweating or dehydration.
líquidos perdidos

Related Words

water
Liquid substance essential for life.
agua
solid
State of matter that has a defined shape and volume.
sólido
vapor
Gaseous state of a liquid at high temperature.
vapor

Slang Meanings

Cash money.
I need some cash to pay the bill.
Necesito unos líquidos para pagar la cuenta.
Alcoholic drink.
Let's grab some drinks to celebrate.
Vamos a por unos líquidos para celebrar.