fluido
nounCEFR B2
What does “fluido” mean in English?
1.smooth, fluid — flowing without interruption or difficulty; in figurative use: natural and effortless
smooth, fluid — flowing without interruption or difficulty; in figurative use: natural and effortless (transición fluida, comunicación fluida)
2.fluid
fluid (a liquid or gas; also figurative: fluido verbal = fluent; comunicación fluida)
Example sentences
Habla un inglés fluido y natural.
She speaks fluent and natural English.
El tráfico era fluido en la autopista.
Traffic was fluid on the motorway.
El debate fue fluido gracias a la moderadora.
The debate was fluid thanks to the moderator.
How to use it
'Fluido/a' means fluid or fluent. Used with ser. In language contexts 'hablar un español fluido' means to speak fluent Spanish. In physical/technical contexts it refers to fluid movement or substance. Distinguish from 'fluente' (rare variant, avoid).
Common mistake
Don't say 'hablo fluido' — 'fluido' modifies the language noun: 'hablo un español fluido' or use the adverb 'fluidamente'.