Pulido (en. Polished)

/puˈliðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of something that has been polished.
The polishing of the wooden table gave it a special shine.
El pulido de la mesa de madera le dio un brillo especial.
adjective
Having a smooth and shiny surface.
The polished finish of the metal is very attractive.
El acabado pulido del metal es muy atractivo.
Meticulous and well-finished, referring to a presentation or style.
His speech was very polished and professional.
Su discurso fue muy pulido y profesional.

Etymology

From Latin 'politus', which means 'polished' or 'refined'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

polished and well presented
It refers to something that is well-crafted and carefully displayed.
pulido y bien presentado
polishing of surfaces
Process of making the surfaces of materials smooth and shiny.
pulido de superficies
to have a polished style
To describe a style that is elegant and well-crafted.
tener un estilo pulido

Related Words

to polish
Verb that means to make something smooth and shiny.
pulir
to buff
To give shine to a surface, similar to polishing.
lustrar
finish
Term that refers to how a surface has been finished or treated.
acabado

Slang Meanings

To be in good condition or in perfect state.
That motorcycle is polished, it looks new.
Esa moto está pulida, parece nueva.
To be very skilled or competent at something.
That player has a very polished game.
Ese jugador tiene un juego muy pulido.