Líquido (en. Liquid)
/ˈlikido/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
State of matter that occupies a defined volume but has no fixed shape.
Water is an essential liquid for life.
El agua es un líquido esencial para la vida.
Any substance that flows and adapts to the container that holds it.
Liquids in nature can be very varied.
Los líquidos en la naturaleza pueden ser muy variados.
Substance that can be measured in liters, milliliters, etc.
I bought a liter of liquid for cleaning.
Compré un litro de líquido para limpiar.
Etymology
From Latin 'liquīdus', which means 'fluid'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
amniotic fluid
The fluid that surrounds the fetus in the womb.
líquido amniótico
brake fluid
Fluid used in vehicle brake systems.
líquido de frenos
to be liquid
Referring to financial liquidity.
estar en líquido
Related Words
liquidly
In a liquid manner; in the form of liquid.
líquidamente
liquidity
The ability of an asset to be quickly converted into cash.
liquidez
Slang Meanings
Cash money.
I need a little cash to pay the bill.
Necesito un poco de líquido para pagar la cuenta.
A state of fluidity in a business or situation.
That company is liquid, it has no financial problems.
Esa empresa está en líquido, no tiene problemas financieros.