il fluido
fluid
Che si muove o scorre facilmente, come l’acqua o l’aria.
Definition & meaning
Fluido means fluid: able to flow easily, like a liquid or gas.
It can also describe something that moves or develops smoothly, without interruptions, such as speech, movement, or a situation that is still changing.
As a noun, un fluido means a fluid: a substance that flows, including both liquids and gases.
Grammar & Word origin
Fluido is an adjective with four forms: masculine singular fluido, feminine singular fluida, masculine plural fluidi, and feminine plural fluide. It can also be used as a masculine noun.
It comes from Latin fluidus, meaning “flowing” or “fluid.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- scorrevole — smooth or flowing; often used for speech, writing, or movement.
- liquido — liquid; more specific than fluido, since it excludes gases.
- rigido — rigid or stiff; the opposite when referring to movement or flexibility.
- solido — solid; the physical opposite of a fluid substance.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il ballerino si muove con gesti fluidi.adjective
The dancer moves with fluid gestures.
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