liquid

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

ruОписывает вещество, которое свободно течет и не является твердым или газообразным; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то прозрачного, плавного или легко конвертируемого.esDescribe una sustancia que fluye libremente y no es sólida ni gaseosa; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo transparente, fluido o fácilmente convertible.frQualifie une substance qui s'écoule librement et n'est ni solide ni gazeuse ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour ce qui est fluide, limpide ou facilement convertible.deBeschreibt einen Stoff, der frei fließt und weder fest noch gasförmig ist; wird auch übertragen verwendet für etwas Durchsichtiges, Fließendes oder leicht Umwandelbares.ptDescreve uma substância que flui livremente e não é sólida nem gasosa; também é usado em sentido figurado para algo transparente, fluido ou facilmente conversível em dinheiro.zh指物质能自由流动、不是固体或气体的状态；也用于比喻，形容清澈流畅或易于转换的事物。arيصف مادة تسيل وتتدفق بحرية وليست صلبة ولا غازية؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شيء شفاف أو سلس أو قابل للتحويل بسهولة.

1. State of matter A2 formal

   Flowing freely like water; not solid or gaseous.

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

   ruЖидкийeslíquido (estado de la materia)frÉtat liquidedeFlüssigptLíquidozh液态的arسائل

   Synonymes: flowingfluidliquefiedrunny

   Antonymes: gaseoussolid

2. Financial assets B2 formal business

   Easily converted into cash.

   • 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.

   ruЛиквидныйeslíquido (activos financieros)frActifs liquidesdeLiquideptLíquidozh流动的arسيّال

   Synonymes: cashableconvertiblefluidmarketablenegotiablerealizable

   Antonymes: fixedfrozen

3. Smooth and flowing B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПлавный и текучийeslíquido/fluido (sonido o movimiento)frFluide et coulantdeFließend und geschmeidigptSuave e fluidozh流畅而婉转arسلس ومتدفق

   Synonymes: flowingfluidgracefulhoneyedlimpidmelodioussmooth

   Antonymes: clumsyharshjerkystilteduneven

• more liquid comparative form
• most liquid superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вещество, которое свободно течет, но имеет постоянный объем, по консистенции напоминающее воду или масло.esSustancia que fluye libremente pero tiene un volumen constante, de consistencia similar al agua o al aceite.frSubstance qui s'écoule librement mais conserve un volume constant, ayant une consistance proche de l'eau ou de l'huile ; état de la matière ni solide ni gazeux.deEin Stoff, der frei fließt, aber ein konstantes Volumen hat und von der Konsistenz her Wasser oder Öl ähnelt. Auch eine Flüssigkeit zum Trinken oder ein Getränk.ptSubstantivo que designa uma substância que flui livremente, mas mantém volume constante, com consistência semelhante à da água ou do óleo; também pode se referir a uma bebida ou solução.zh指能够自由流动、具有固定体积但无固定形状的物质，其质地类似水或油。arاسم يدل على مادة تتخذ شكل الإناء الذي يحتويه وتتخذ سطحًا حرًا، ولها حجم ثابت وقابلية للجريان، كالماء والزيت.

1. State of matter A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЖидкостьesLíquidofrLiquide (état de la matière)deFlüssigkeitptLíquidozh液体arسائل

   Synonymes: fluid

   Antonymes: gasplasmasolid

2. Drinkable substance A1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЖидкостьesLíquido bebiblefrLiquide buvabledeTrinkbare FlüssigkeitptLíquidozh液体arسائل صالح للشرب

   Synonymes: beveragedrinkfluidpotablerefreshment

   Antonymes: foodsolid

• liquids plural form
• liquids' possessive plural form
• liquid's possessive singular form