Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
líquido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlikiðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounliquid
Example
¿Qué es este líquido en la botella?
What is this liquid in the bottle?
More examples
El líquido inflamable debe mantenerse lejos del fuego.
The flammable liquid should be kept away from fire.
Core concept
Substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, such as water or oil.
Common phrases
botella de líquido
bottle of liquid
líquido inflamable
flammable liquid
Similar words
agua: Common water, the clear liquid found in taps, bottles, and nature.
bebida: Liquid for drinking, such as tea, soda, or beer.
jugo: Liquid that comes from fruits or vegetables and is served as a drink.
aceite: Oily liquid for cooking or lubrication, like olive or motor oil.
Definition in Spanish
Sustancia que fluye y adopta la forma del recipiente que la contiene, como el agua o el aceite.
Word origin
From Latin liquidus, via liquēre 'to flow', giving Spanish líquido the sense of a pourable material.
Usage tips
- The accent on í marks the stressed syllable (líquido pronounced lee-kee-doh) and in everyday speech speakers usually name the content (agua, aceite) rather than use líquido when the substance is known.
Other meanings
- fluidadjective
Related words
- liquidarliquidateverb
- liquidaciónliquidationnoun
- liquidezliquiditynoun