smoother

Describes a surface that is even and without roughness, lumps, or holes; also used to describe a process that is easy and without problems.

• 🇪🇸Describe una superficie que es uniforme y sin asperezas, bultos ni agujeros; también se usa para describir un proceso que es fácil y sin problemas.

1. Even and flat surface A2 formal

   Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or bumps.

   • The table has a smooth wooden finish.
   • Her skin felt smooth and soft.
   • The road was smooth after the new pavement was laid.

   🇪🇸Liso

   Sinónimos: evenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   Antónimos: bumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficulties B1 formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   • The transition to the new system was smooth.
   • We had a smooth flight despite the weather.
   • The negotiations went smoothly and ended quickly.

   🇪🇸Sin dificultades

   Sinónimos: easyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   Antónimos: bumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charming B2 informal

   Having a polished, charming, or suave manner, often used to describe a person's behavior.

   • He is a smooth talker who can convince anyone.
   • She gave a smooth performance on stage.
   • His smooth manners made him popular at parties.

   🇪🇸Encantador o gallardo

   Sinónimos: charmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antónimos: awkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• smoother comparative form
• smoothest superlative form

A power tool with an endless loop of sandpaper moved at high speed by an electric motor, used for sanding wood.

• 🇪🇸Herramienta eléctrica con una banda sinfín de papel de lija, movida por un motor eléctrico a alta velocidad, que se usa para lijar madera. También puede referirse a una sustancia o agente que alisa o suaviza algo.

1. Sanding tool B2 formal

   A power tool with a continuous loop of sandpaper driven by an electric motor, used for smoothing wood surfaces.

   • He used a smoother to prepare the wooden table for painting.
   • The carpenter switched on the smoother to remove the rough edges.
   • A belt smoother is ideal for large, flat surfaces.

   🇪🇸Lijadora de banda

• smoothers plural form
• smoothers' possessive plural form
• smoother's possessive singular form