Spanish word

fluido

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈflwiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivefluent

Example

Su inglés es fluido.

His English is fluent.

Illustration for fluido (fluent)

More examples

El ritmo de la conversación es fluido.

The rhythm of the conversation is smooth.

Core concept

Speech moving without pauses or stumbles.

Common phrases

  • inglés fluido

    fluent English

  • discurso fluido

    fluent speech

  • ritmo fluido

    smooth rhythm

Similar words

fluente: Words come out smoothly and effortlessly.
natural: Expression sounds natural and unforced.
claro: Meaning and phrasing are easy to understand.
coherente: Ideas connect logically with a clear structure.

Definition in Spanish

Que se mueve, funciona o se expresa con facilidad y sin obstáculos, mostrando continuidad y naturalidad.

Word origin

From Latin fluere 'to flow' via fluidus 'flowing', originally describing liquid motion and later extended to the idea of smooth, easy movement or expression.

Usage tips

  • Spanish usually expresses language ability with hablar con fluidez or the noun la fluidez rather than with soy fluido, which is less common.

Other meanings

  • smoothadjective
  • fluidnoun

Opposites

  • entrecortadochoppyadjective
  • vacilantehesitantadjective

Related words

  • fluidezfluencynoun
  • fluidamentefluentlyadverb

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