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fluido

nounCEFR B2

What does “fluido” mean in English?

  1. 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. 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'.

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