il solido
solid
Definition & meaning
Solido means solid: firm, stable, or not easily broken. It can describe both physical objects and abstract things, such as arguments or relationships.
In science, it means solid, as opposed to liquid or gaseous. As a noun, un solido is a solid substance or a three-dimensional geometric shape.
It can also mean substantial or reliable, as in a strong financial position.
Grammar & Word origin
Solido is an adjective with four forms: masculine singular solido, feminine singular solida, masculine plural solidi, and feminine plural solide. It can also be used as a masculine noun.
It comes from Latin solidus, meaning “solid,” “whole,” or “firm.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- robusto — “sturdy” or “strong”; emphasizes resistance to damage or strain.
- stabile — “stable”; emphasizes steadiness rather than physical solidity.
- fragile — “fragile”; the opposite when referring to something easily broken.
- liquido — “liquid”; contrasts with solido as a state of matter.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il tavolo è molto solido.adjective
The table is very solid.
Il solido mantiene la sua forma.noun
The solid maintains its shape.
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