flujo
/FLOO-hoh/
flow
Flujo refers to the continuous movement of a substance, such as the flow of water in a river.
flujo(noun)
flow
?continuous movement (liquid, electricity, traffic)
stream
?of data or information
,current
?of air or water
📝 In Action
El flujo de tráfico se detuvo por el accidente.
A2The flow of traffic stopped because of the accident.
Hay un buen flujo de información entre los departamentos.
B1There is a good flow of information between the departments.
Revisa el flujo de la corriente eléctrica.
B2Check the flow of the electrical current.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Remember that 'flujo' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' (the) and masculine adjectives with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'fluido'
Mistake: "El fluido de agua (The fluid of water)"
Correction: El flujo de agua (The flow of water). 'Fluido' means 'fluid' (the substance), while 'flujo' means 'flow' (the movement).
⭐ Usage Tips
Technical Contexts
This meaning is often used in technical or professional settings (IT, engineering, logistics) to describe continuous processes.
Flujo can also describe a biological discharge or secretion, like a tear.
flujo(noun)
discharge
?medical/biological secretion
menstrual flow
?referring to the monthly cycle
,secretion
?biological output
📝 In Action
La doctora preguntó sobre la naturaleza del flujo.
B1The doctor asked about the nature of the discharge.
Ella toma nota de su flujo menstrual cada mes.
B2She notes her menstrual flow every month.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
In medical conversations, 'flujo' almost always refers to a bodily discharge or secretion.
In finance, flujo (cash flow) describes the movement of money in and out of a business or account.
📝 In Action
La empresa necesita mejorar su flujo de caja.
B2The company needs to improve its cash flow.
Analizamos el flujo de capitales en el mercado internacional.
C1We analyzed the flow of capital in the international market.
⭐ Usage Tips
Business Terminology
When you hear 'flujo de caja,' it's the standard term for 'cash flow,' meaning how money moves in and out of a business.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: flujo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'flujo' in its economic sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'flujo' masculine or feminine?
'Flujo' is always a masculine noun, so you should use 'el flujo' (the flow) and 'un flujo' (a flow).
How is 'flujo' different from 'corriente'?
Both mean 'current' or 'flow.' 'Corriente' is often used for electrical or water currents, or for trends (a current idea). 'Flujo' emphasizes the continuous, smooth nature of the movement, and is the standard term for business concepts like 'cash flow' ('flujo de caja').