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    Mercurio (en. Mercury)

    /merˈkuɾjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical element that is a heavy metal, liquid at room temperature.
    Mercury is highly toxic and must be handled with care.
    El mercurio es altamente tóxico y debe manejarse con cuidado.
    Substance used in thermometers and certain electrical devices.
    The mercury thermometer was very common before being replaced by other types.
    El termómetro de mercurio fue muy común antes de ser reemplazado por otros tipos.
    Name of a planet in the solar system.
    Mercury is the planet closest to the sun.
    Mercurio es el planeta más cercano al sol.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mercurius', related to the Roman god Mercury.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mercury in flight
    It refers to something that is very fast or swift, comparable to the movement of mercury in a thermometer.
    mercurio en vuelo
    follow the path of mercury
    It means to act recklessly or daringly.
    seguir el camino de mercurio

    Related Words

    mercurial
    Related to Mercury; agile or changeable.
    mercurial
    romantic mercury
    Poetic use of mercury, referring to emotional fluidity.
    mercurio romántico

    Slang Meanings

    To be very clever or quick in a situation.
    That guy is a real mercury, he always knows how to get out of trouble.
    Ese tipo es un mercurio, siempre sabe cómo salir de problemas.
    Something that moves very fast.
    That car is a real mercury on the road.
    Ese coche es un verdadero mercurio en la carretera.