solid
gb/sˈɑlɪd/ us/sˈɑlɪd/
A2
Inglés
~ 2500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
Firm and stable in shape
Hard and firm, not a liquid or gas.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is solid
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solid' with 'thick' when talking about liquids, but 'solid' means not liquid or gas at all.
Sinónimos
firm (Similar firmness but can refer to less rigid materials.)
Antónimos
liquid (Opposite physical state; flows and changes shape easily.)
Colocaciones
solid ground
|solid object
|solid wall
|solid structure
|solid form
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The lake was frozen solid after the snowstorm.
- Gold is a solid at room temperature.
- The sculpture was carved from a single block of solid marble.
- Make sure the ladder is on solid ground before climbing.
- This table feels very solid and well-built.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Ice is solid water.
- Wood is solid, not liquid.
- The floor is solid under my feet.
- Metal is solid at room temperature.
- The rock is hard and solid.
adjective
B1
property
2
Reliable and dependable
Good and reliable; can be trusted or depended on.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is solid
Error frecuente:
Some learners overuse 'solid' for physical hardness when they mean 'reliable'. Context helps choose the right meaning.
Sinónimos
dependable (Emphasizes trustworthiness in fulfilling expectations.)
Antónimos
unreliable (Cannot be depended upon to perform or behave as expected.)
Colocaciones
solid reputation
|solid support
|solid performance
|solid advice
Temas
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She has built a solid reputation as a fair manager.
- The team gave a solid performance in the finals.
- He’s a solid friend who will always help you.
- Their company has a solid customer base.
- We have solid evidence to support our claim.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a solid worker.
- This is a solid plan.
- She has a solid job.
- The team gave a solid game.
- They have solid proof.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
3
Matter with fixed shape/volume
A thing that is hard and keeps its shape, not liquid or gas.
Error frecuente:
Learners might confuse 'solid' as a noun with 'solid' as an adjective. Here it names the state of matter or object.
Sinónimos
substance (More general; can be any state of matter.)
Antónimos
liquid (Flows freely and takes the shape of its container.)
Colocaciones
pure solid
|solid state
|solid form
Temas
science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Water becomes a solid when it freezes into ice.
- Iron is a solid at normal temperatures.
- Scientists study how solids change under heat.
- The mixture will turn into a solid after cooling.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Ice is a solid.
- Stone is a solid.
- Metal is a solid.
- A chair is made from solids.
adjective
informal
B2
property
4
Very good quality
Very good or excellent.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is solid
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes interpret informal 'solid' literally instead of as praise. Context often makes the meaning clear.
Sinónimos
excellent (General term for very high quality; may sound more formal.)
Antónimos
poor (Low quality or standard.)
Colocaciones
solid work
|solid choice
|solid hit
Temas
informal speech
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- That was a solid movie—I'd watch it again.
- She gave a solid presentation to the class.
- His latest album is pretty solid from start to finish.
- The restaurant offers solid value for money.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This food is solid.
- Her song was solid.
- The game was solid.
- He did a solid job.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
solid
AFI
GB/sˈɑlɪd/
US/sˈɑlɪd/
Sílabas y acento
sol - id (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sol)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: solid
Noun
- Base: solid
- Plural: solids
Familia de palabras
Forms
solids
noun
Core family
solidly
adverb
Related words
solidify
verb
solidity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
solidification
noun
Expresiones
do someone a solid
1/dˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ə sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
informal
Do someone a helpful favor
To do something kind or helpful for someone.
Ejemplos
- Can you do me a solid and watch my bag?
- He really did me a solid by covering my shift.
frozen solid
1/fɹˈoʊzən sˈɑlɪd/
fixed phrase
Completely frozen hard
Frozen so much that it is completely hard.
Ejemplos
- The pond was frozen solid by morning.
- I left my drink outside and now it's frozen solid.
rock solid
1/ɹˈɑk sˈɑlɪd/
idiom
Extremely strong or dependable
Very strong, safe, or sure; cannot be easily broken or changed.
Ejemplos
- They have a rock-solid marriage.
- Her argument was rock solid and convincing.
stand on solid ground
1/stˈænd ˈɔn sˈɑlɪd ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
Be in a safe/certain position
To be in a safe or sure situation where you are confident about what you are doing or saying.
Ejemplos
- With all this evidence, we stand on solid ground in court.
- You should make sure you stand on solid ground before making such claims.