sólido
/SOH-lee-doh/
solid
A solid ice cube represents matter in its firm, physical state.
sólido(adjective)
solid
?physical state of matter
hard
?firm to the touch
,sturdy
?well-built objects
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
This word must match the thing it describes. Use 'sólido' for masculine things (el bloque) and 'sólida' for feminine things (la estructura).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the accent
Mistake: "solido"
Correction: sólido (The stress is on the first 'o', so it needs a written accent mark).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
In Spanish, 'sólido' usually comes after the noun it describes, like 'un objeto sólido'.
A strong stone bridge illustrates something reliable and well-founded.
sólido(adjective)
solid
?reliable or well-founded
strong
?arguments or relationships
,consistent
?performance or logic
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Ideas
Just like in English, you can use this word to describe things you can't touch, like a plan or a reason.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use in Business
Use this word to sound professional when describing a company's growth or a person's reputation.
A wooden block is a physical solid substance or object.
📝 In Action
Los sólidos mantienen su volumen constante.
B2Solids maintain a constant volume.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
To talk about more than one, simply add '-s' to make 'sólidos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sólido
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'a solid foundation' in Spanish?
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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.