Spanish Conversation · Level 124
60 words
Spanish word
sólido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsoliðo/
Meaning
- adjectivestrong
Example
Tengo una amistad sólida con mi vecino.
I have a strong friendship with my neighbor.
More examples
El edificio está construido sobre una base sólida.
The building is built on a solid foundation.
Core concept
Linked hands forming a tight circle.
Common phrases
amistad sólida
strong friendship
equipo sólido
solid team
base sólida
solid foundation
Similar words
firme: Solid in stance or support, giving a steady, unmoving feel.
duro: Physically hard and difficult to break under force.
estable: Consistently steady and not changing, showing ongoing equilibrium.
confiable: Trustworthy and dependable, consistently meeting expectations.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra cohesión y resistencia tanto en materia física como en cualidades morales o sociales.
Word origin
Deriving from Latin solidus 'solid', sólido carries both physical firmness and social or moral cohesion, so it describes things and relationships that are firm or dependable.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly pairs sólido with abstract nouns (amistad, argumento, decisión) to mean reliable or well founded rather than merely physically strong.