Sólidos (en. Solids)

/ˈsolidos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Body that has a defined shape and cannot flow.
Ice is a solid that forms at low temperatures.
El hielo es un sólido que se forma a bajas temperaturas.
State of matter in which particles are very close together.
Solids are one of the three basic states of matter.
Los sólidos son uno de los tres estados básicos de la materia.
Material that has strength and hardness.
Steel is a widely used solid in construction.
El acero es un sólido muy utilizado en la construcción.

Etymology

From Latin 'solidus', which means 'firm' or 'dense'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solid as a rock
very firm or stable
sólidos como una roca
solid and secure
something that is robust and reliable
sólido y seguro

Related Words

solid
adjective that describes something with a defined shape and volume.
sólido
liquid
state of matter that flows and does not have a defined shape.
liquido
gaseous
state of matter that has neither a defined shape nor volume.
gaseoso

Slang Meanings

Term used to describe someone who is strong or resilient.
That player is solid; he always wins the matchups.
Ese jugador es sólido, siempre gana los enfrentamientos.
Description of a stable or secure situation.
The country's economy looks solid at the moment.
La economía del país se ve sólida en este momento.