solid

• Describe algo firme, resistente y no hueco; también se usa para referirse a algo fiable o de buena calidad.

Describes something that is firm, strong, and not hollow; also used to describe something reliable or of good quality.

1. Firm and stableA2formal

   Not liquid or gas; having a firm shape that does not change easily.

   Sólido (firme y estable)

   • The ice was solid enough to walk on.
   • The table is made of solid wood.
   • After freezing, the water becomes solid.

   Sinónimosfirmhardrigidstablesturdysubstantial

   Antónimosflimsyshakyunstableunsteadyweak

2. Reliable and strongB1formal

   Dependable, strong, and not likely to break or fail.

   Sólido, fiable y resistente

   • He is a solid worker who never misses a deadline.
   • The company has a solid reputation in the industry.
   • We need a solid plan to succeed.

   Sinónimosdependablefirmreliablerobustsoundstablestrongsturdysubstantialtrusty

   Antónimosflimsyfragileunreliableunstableweak

3. Continuous and unbrokenB1formal

   Without any breaks or gaps; all in one piece.

   sólido, continuo

   • She slept for a solid eight hours.
   • The wall is a solid block of concrete.
   • He worked for a solid week without a day off.

   Sinónimoscontinuousentireintactseamlessunbrokenuninterruptedwhole

   Antónimosbrokendiscontinuoushollowinterruptedporous

4. Good but not exceptionalB2informal

   Used informally to describe something that is satisfactory or decent.

   sólido, bueno pero no excepcional

   • That was a solid performance by the team.
   • He gave a solid presentation at the conference.
   • The meal was solid, but not the best I've had.

   Sinónimosadequatecreditabledecentfineokaypassablereasonablerespectablesatisfactoryserviceable

• Sustancia u objeto que es firme y estable en su forma, no líquido ni fluido; también puede referirse a algo compacto, entero o que no tiene huecos.

A noun referring to a substance or object that is firm and stable in shape, not liquid or fluid.

1. Three-dimensional shapeB1formal

   A three-dimensional object or figure, as opposed to a flat surface.

   sólido (geométrico)

   • In geometry class, we studied various solids like cubes and spheres.
   • A pyramid is a type of solid with a polygonal base.
   • The artist carved a beautiful solid from a block of marble.

   Sinónimosbodythree-dimensional figure

   Antónimosplanesurface

2. State of matterA2formal

   A substance that is firm and stable in shape, not a liquid or gas.

   Estado sólido

   • Ice is the solid form of water.
   • Metals are solids at room temperature.
   • The solid turned into a liquid when heated.