liquid

• Describe una sustancia que fluye libremente y no es sólida ni gaseosa; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo transparente, fluido o fácilmente convertible.

Describes a substance that flows freely and is not solid or gaseous; also used figuratively to describe something clear, smooth, or easily convertible.

1. State of matterA2formal

   Flowing freely like water; not solid or gaseous.

   líquido (estado de la materia)

   • Water is a liquid substance at room temperature.
   • The liquid metal was poured into the mold.
   • Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold.

   Sinónimosflowingfluidliquefiedrunny

   Antónimosgaseoussolid

2. Financial assetsB2formalbusiness

   Easily converted into cash.

   líquido (activos financieros)

   • The company maintains liquid assets to cover short-term debts.
   • Investors prefer liquid investments for quick access to funds.
   • Cash is the most liquid form of asset.

   Sinónimoscashableconvertiblefluidmarketablenegotiablerealizable

   Antónimosfixedfrozen

3. Smooth and flowingB2formal

   Describing sounds or movements that are smooth, clear, and flowing.

   líquido/fluido (sonido o movimiento)

   • The singer's liquid voice filled the concert hall.
   • Her liquid dance movements captivated the audience.
   • The liquid notes of the piano echoed through the room.

   Sinónimosflowingfluidgracefulhoneyedlimpidmelodioussmooth

   Antónimosclumsyharshjerkystilteduneven

• Sustancia que fluye libremente pero tiene un volumen constante, de consistencia similar al agua o al aceite.

A noun referring to a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.

1. State of matterA2formal

   A substance that flows freely and has no fixed shape, taking the shape of its container.

   Líquido

   • Water is the most common liquid on Earth.
   • The liquid in the bottle is a cleaning solution.
   • Pour the liquid carefully into the measuring cup.

   Sinónimosfluid

   Antónimosgasplasmasolid

2. Drinkable substanceA1informal

   A liquid that can be consumed, such as water, juice, or milk.

   Líquido bebible

   • You should drink plenty of liquids when you are sick.
   • The doctor advised him to avoid sugary liquids.
   • She ordered a hot liquid to warm herself up.

   Sinónimosbeveragedrinkfluidpotablerefreshment

   Antónimosfoodsolid