Spanish Conversation · Level 93
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Spanish word
lítico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlitiko/
Meaning
- adjectivestony
Example
El suelo lítico no retiene agua.
Stony soil does not retain water.
More examples
La fachada lítica del edificio conserva su aspecto antiguo.
The stone-built facade of the building retains its old appearance.
Core concept
Object or ground made of stone.
Common phrases
muro lítico
stone-built wall
fachada lítica
stone-built facade
material lítico
stone material
Similar words
duro: Solid and firm to the touch, resisting pressure or impact without breaking.
rocoso: Marked by many exposed rocks, forming a bumpy, stony landscape.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene relación con la piedra o con las rocas, o que está hecho de ellas; se aplica a materiales, suelos, herramientas o formaciones de carácter pétreo.
Word origin
It comes from Greek líthos 'stone' via Latin adjective forms and the adjective suffix yields the Spanish word meaning relating to or made of stone.
Usage tips
- The word is mainly technical in geology and archaeology and in casual speech speakers often use de piedra or hecho de piedra instead.
Other meanings
- stoneadjective
- lithicadjective
Opposites
- orgánicoorganicadjective