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How to Say "solid" in Spanish

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sólido

adjectiveA2general
Use this for the physical state of matter (not liquid or gas) or for something reliable, strong, and well-founded.

Examples

El hielo es agua en estado sólido.

Ice is water in a solid state.

sólido

nounB1general
Use this to refer to a solid substance or object, distinct from liquids or gases.

Examples

Los sólidos mantienen su volumen constante.

Solids maintain a constant volume.

firme

FEER-meh/ˈfiɾme/

adjectiveA2general
Use this when describing something physically strong, stable, and not likely to move or collapse.
A massive, stable gray boulder resting immovably on a patch of green grass, illustrating stability.

Examples

Asegúrate de que la mesa esté firme antes de poner el jarrón.

Make sure the table is firm before you put the vase on it.

Caminamos por tierra firme después de salir del barco.

We walked on firm ground after getting off the boat.

Adjective Agreement

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'firme' changes its ending to match the thing it describes. However, 'firme' is one of those adjectives that works for both masculine and feminine things (el piso firme, la base firme).

masiva

/mah-SEE-vah//maˈsiβa/

adjectiveC1general
Use this to describe something very large, heavy, and dense, often implying it's made from a single, solid piece.
A heavy, solid block of grey stone sitting on a wooden table.

Examples

La escultura fue tallada en una pieza masiva de mármol.

The sculpture was carved from a solid piece of marble.

Sólido vs. Firme

Learners often confuse 'sólido' and 'firme'. Remember, 'sólido' typically refers to the state of matter or a reliable quality, while 'firme' emphasizes physical stability and strength.

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