fluent
gb/flˈuənt/ us/flˈuənt/
B2
Inglés
folyékonyan beszél, folyékony, gördülékeny, könnyedén fejezi ki magát, jól fogalmaz, folyós
B2
1
folyékony
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is fluent in [a language]
She’s fluent in English and Korean.
Folyékonyan beszél angolul és koreaiul.
After a year abroad, he became much more fluent.
Egy külföldön töltött év után sokkal folyékonyabban beszélt.
The job requires candidates to be fluent in German.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I am fluent in English.
Folyékonyan beszélek angolul.
She is not fluent in Spanish yet.
Még nem beszél folyékonyan spanyolul.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use 'fluent' to mean 'perfect' or 'native-level'; it usually means you can communicate smoothly, not that you make no mistakes.
Significado
able to use a language easily
Colocaciones
fluent in English
|fluent in Spanish
|fluent in French
|become fluent
|fully fluent
|reasonably fluent
|fluent speaker
|fluent English
|fluent Mandarin
|native and fluent
Sinónimos
proficient (Emphasizes skill and competence; may sound slightly more formal.)
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articulate (Focuses on expressing ideas clearly; not limited to foreign languages.)
Antónimos
nonfluent (Direct opposite, especially in language ability.)
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halting (Suggests frequent pauses and difficulty speaking.)
Temas
language_learning
|communication
|education
Definición
If you are fluent in a language, you can speak it easily and well.
Able to speak or write a particular language easily, accurately, and without much effort.
C1
2
gördülékeny
B2
Patrón de uso:
[speech/writing] is fluent
Her presentation was confident and fluent.
Az előadása magabiztos és gördülékeny volt.
The translator produced fluent, natural-sounding prose.
A fordító gördülékeny, természetes hangzású prózát írt.
With practice, your speaking will become more fluent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He gave a fluent speech.
Gördülékeny beszédet tartott.
Her writing is fluent and clear.
Az írása gördülékeny és világos.
Error frecuente:
Learners may say 'a fluent talk' where 'a fluent speech' or 'fluent speaking' is more natural.
Significado
smooth, easy, continuous speech
Colocaciones
fluent speech
|fluent conversation
|fluent delivery
|fluent writing
|fluent style
|more fluent
|sound fluent
|speak in a fluent manner
Sinónimos
smooth (More general; can describe many kinds of performance.)
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flowing (Emphasizes continuous movement from one part to the next.)
Antónimos
hesitant (Shows uncertainty and many pauses.)
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awkward (Suggests unnatural or uncomfortable phrasing or delivery.)
Temas
communication
|writing
|public_speaking
Definición
Fluent speech or writing is smooth and easy to understand.
Smooth, flowing, and easy to follow, without awkward pauses or hesitations (especially of speech or writing).
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is fluent (about/on/in) [a topic]
She’s a fluent writer with a clear, engaging style.
Könnyedén és hatásosan ír, stílusa világos és magával ragadó.
He was fluent on the subject and answered questions quickly.
Könnyedén beszélt a témáról, és gyorsan válaszolt a kérdésekre.
The candidate was fluent and persuasive in the interview.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is a fluent writer.
Jól ír.
He is fluent when he talks about sports.
Könnyedén fejezi ki magát, amikor sportról beszél.
Error frecuente:
This sense is not about a specific language; learners sometimes assume it always means 'fluent in English/French', etc.
Significado
able to express ideas easily
Colocaciones
a fluent speaker
|a fluent writer
|fluent communication
|fluent expression
|fluent explanation
|fluent storyteller
Sinónimos
eloquent (Suggests impressive, persuasive language; often more formal.)
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articulate (Focuses on clarity and organization of ideas.)
Antónimos
inarticulate (Unable to express thoughts clearly in words.)
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tongue-tied (Informal; unable to speak because of nervousness.)
Temas
communication
|work
|education
Definición
If someone is fluent, they can speak or write easily and confidently.
Able to express ideas easily and effectively in speech or writing.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
[substance] is fluent
At high temperatures, the metal becomes more fluent and easier to pour.
Magas hőmérsékleten a fém folyósabbá válik, ezért könnyebb kiönteni.
The oil stayed fluent even in cold conditions.
Az olaj hideg körülmények között is folyós maradt.
The mixture should be fluent enough to spread evenly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The sauce is fluent and easy to pour.
A szósz folyós, ezért könnyű kiönteni.
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, people usually say 'fluid' or 'runny' rather than 'fluent' for liquids.
Significado
able to flow; not thick or solid
Colocaciones
fluent lava
|fluent motion
|fluent stream
|fluent flow
Sinónimos
fluid (Most common word for substances that flow.)
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runny (Informal; often for thin liquids like sauce or paint.)
Antónimos
thick (Does not flow easily.)
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solid (Not able to flow at all.)
Temas
science
|materials
|technical
Definición
A fluent liquid flows easily.
Able to flow freely; fluid rather than thick, fixed, or solid.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
fluent
AFI
GB/flˈuənt/
US/flˈuənt/
Sílabas y acento
flu - ent (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (flu)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: fluent
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
fluent interface
1/flˈuənt ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
method-chaining programming style
In programming, a fluent interface lets you chain methods to make code read smoothly.
Ejemplos
- This library uses a fluent interface so you can chain calls like build().setX().setY().run().
- They redesigned the API with a fluent interface to make it easier to read.
- The tutorial compares a fluent interface with a more traditional configuration style.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This API has a fluent interface.
fluent reader
1/flˈuənt ɹˈidɚ/
fixed phrase
person who reads smoothly
A fluent reader reads easily and understands well.
Ejemplos
- By the end of the year, most students are fluent readers.
- She’s a fluent reader of English but still struggles with spelling.
- Regular practice helped him become a more fluent reader.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a fluent reader.
fluent speech
1/flˈuənt spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
smooth, natural-sounding speaking
Fluent speech is smooth and easy to understand.
Ejemplos
- The course focuses on building fluent speech through daily conversation practice.
- Even when he makes small grammar mistakes, his speech is fluent.
- They measured pauses and rhythm to evaluate fluent speech.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Practice helps me have fluent speech.