Spanish Conversation · Level 168
15 words
Spanish word
liso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈliso/
Meaning
- adjectivesmooth
Example
La madera está lisa.
The wood is smooth.
More examples
Mi pelo está liso después del secador.
My hair is smooth after using the hair dryer.
Core concept
A smooth, untextured surface.
Common phrases
pelo liso
smooth hair
suelo liso
flat floor
acabado liso
smooth finish
Similar words
suave: Soft to the touch and pleasantly yielding when pressed.
sedoso: Silk-like smoothness with a sleek, slightly glossy feel on skin.
planchado: Fabric flattened by ironing, with wrinkles removed and a crisp flat finish.
lacio: Hair or fibers completely straight, lacking waves or curls.
Definition in Spanish
Que no presenta relieve ni decoración; puede referirse a una tela sin estampado, a una superficie sin textura o a un cabello sin ondulaciones.
Word origin
From Latin levis 'light, smooth', Spanish liso comes through Vulgar Latin and denotes surfaces or materials without relief.
Usage tips
- In contrast to llano, which refers to flatness or level ground, liso focuses on lack of texture or relief, making liso appropriate for a smooth tabletop and llano for a flat landscape.