sólido
“sólido” means “solid” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
solid
Also: hard, sturdy
📝 In Action
El hielo es agua en estado sólido.
A2Ice is water in a solid state.
Esta mesa está hecha de madera sólida.
A2This table is made of solid wood.
solid
Also: strong, consistent
📝 In Action
Ella tiene un argumento muy sólido.
B1She has a very solid argument.
Nuestra amistad es sólida y duradera.
B1Our friendship is solid and long-lasting.
solid
📝 In Action
Los sólidos mantienen su volumen constante.
B2Solids maintain a constant volume.
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Words that translate to "sólido" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: sólido
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'a solid foundation' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'solidus', which meant 'firm', 'whole', or 'undivided'. It is the same root that gives us the word 'soldier' (because they were paid in solid gold coins).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'sólido' always mean hard?
Not necessarily. While it often implies firmness, its primary meaning is that something isn't a liquid or gas. In a figurative sense, it means something is reliable or well-supported, like a 'solid plan'.
Is 'sólido' related to 'solidaridad' (solidarity)?
Yes! Both come from the same root meaning 'whole' or 'firm'. Solidarity is about a group of people standing together as one 'solid' unit.