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líquido

/LEE-kee-doh/

liquid

A clear blue stream of water pouring into a simple glass cup, illustrating fluidity.

When describing the physical state of a substance, 'líquido' means liquid.

líquido(Adjective)

mA1

liquid

?

physical state

,

fluid

?

physical state

📝 In Action

El agua en la botella está en estado líquido.

A1

The water in the bottle is in a liquid state.

Necesitas una sustancia líquida para disolver la sal.

A2

You need a liquid substance to dissolve the salt.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fluido (fluid)
  • acuoso (watery)

Antonyms

  • sólido (solid)
  • gaseoso (gaseous)

Common Collocations

  • estado líquido – liquid state
  • jabón líquido – liquid soap

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Remember that 'líquido' must change its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'líquida' for feminine nouns (like 'sustancia líquida') and 'líquidos' or 'líquidas' for plurals.

A clear laboratory beaker sitting on a table, filled halfway with bright orange liquid.

'Líquido' is also the noun referring to a liquid substance, like the orange substance in the beaker.

líquido(Noun)

mA2

liquid

?

the substance itself

,

fluid

?

the substance itself

Also:

drink

?

when referring to hydration

📝 In Action

Bebe muchos líquidos después de hacer ejercicio.

A2

Drink lots of liquids after exercising.

El doctor ordenó una dieta solo de líquidos por un día.

B1

The doctor ordered a liquids-only diet for one day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ingesta de líquidos – liquid intake

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

When used as a noun meaning 'a liquid substance,' 'líquido' is always masculine: 'el líquido', 'los líquidos'.

A large, open wooden treasure chest overflowing with gold coins sits next to a much smaller, closed wooden box containing fewer gold coins.

When talking about finances, 'líquido' means 'net'—the amount remaining after all deductions.

líquido(Adjective)

mB2

net

?

after deductions (e.g., salary)

,

liquid

?

referring to assets (easily convertible to cash)

Also:

clear

?

paid in full

📝 In Action

Mi sueldo líquido es de 1800 euros al mes.

B2

My net salary is 1800 euros per month.

La empresa tiene muchos activos líquidos.

C1

The company has many liquid assets (assets easily turned into cash).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • bruto (gross)

Common Collocations

  • sueldo líquido – net salary/take-home pay
  • activos líquidos – liquid assets

💡 Grammar Points

Financial Use

In finance, 'líquido' acts like 'net' in English, meaning the amount remaining after taxes or expenses have been taken out. It contrasts with 'bruto' (gross).

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

If you are talking about money or salaries, 'líquido' almost always means 'net' or 'what you actually get.' If you are talking about physics or drinks, it means 'fluid.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: líquido

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'líquido' in its financial sense?

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Word Family

liquidez(liquidity (noun)) - noun
licuar(to liquefy/blend) - verb
licuadora(blender) - noun

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.