Líquido (en. Liquid)
[ˈlikido]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Quality of being fluid and adaptable to the shape of the container that holds it.
Water is an essential liquid for life.
El agua es un líquido esencial para la vida.
Substance that is neither solid nor gaseous.
Mercury is a metallic liquid at room temperature.
El mercurio es un líquido metálico a temperatura ambiente.
Fluid used in industrial or chemical processes.
We use a special liquid to clean electronic circuits.
Usamos un líquido especial para limpiar los circuitos electrónicos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'liquidus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clear and liquid
Expression that indicates that something is obviously evident.
liquido y claro
to speak fluidly
It refers to speaking in a smooth and steady manner.
hablar en líquido
liquid money
Cash money, without the need for intermediaries.
dinero líquido
Related Words
essential liquid
Liquid substance that is necessary for something.
líquido esencial
refrigerant liquid
Fluid used to regulate the temperature of an engine.
líquido refrigerante
Slang Meanings
Cash money.
I need a little liquid to pay the bill.
Necesito un poco de líquido para pagar la cuenta.
Alcoholic drink.
Let's have a drink before the party.
Vamos a tomarnos un líquido antes de la fiesta.