líquido
“líquido” means “liquid” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
liquid, fluid
📝 In Action
El agua en la botella está en estado líquido.
A1The water in the bottle is in a liquid state.
Necesitas una sustancia líquida para disolver la sal.
A2You need a liquid substance to dissolve the salt.
liquid, fluid
Also: drink
📝 In Action
Bebe muchos líquidos después de hacer ejercicio.
A2Drink lots of liquids after exercising.
El doctor ordenó una dieta solo de líquidos por un día.
B1The doctor ordered a liquids-only diet for one day.
net, liquid
Also: clear
📝 In Action
Mi sueldo líquido es de 1800 euros al mes.
B2My net salary is 1800 euros per month.
La empresa tiene muchos activos líquidos.
C1The company has many liquid assets (assets easily turned into cash).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: líquido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'líquido' in its financial sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *liquidus*, meaning 'fluid,' 'moist,' or 'clear.' Its core meaning has remained unchanged for centuries, extending into finance to mean 'clear' of debt or deductions.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'líquido' only used for water-like substances?
No. While it often refers to water or drinks, 'líquido' describes any substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, like oil, honey, or even molten metal.
How do I say 'cash' using a word related to 'líquido'?
The concept of 'cash' or readily available funds is called 'liquidez' (liquidity). You might also hear 'dinero en efectivo' for physical cash.