liquido
/ˈli.kwi.do/A substance that flows freely and is not solid or gaseous.
Il mercurio è un metallo liquido a temperatura ambiente.
Mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature.
In chemistry, 'liquido' refers to the state of matter between solid and gas.
Clear and flowing like water.
Il suo stile di scrittura è molto liquido e scorrevole.
His writing style is very fluid and flowing.
Used metaphorically to describe smoothness or ease.
A liquid asset in finance.
Il portafoglio dell'azienda include liquidi e investimenti.
The company's portfolio includes liquid assets and investments.
Refers to assets that can be easily converted to cash.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing 'liquido' (liquid) with 'liquore' (liqueur/alcoholic drink). The pronunciation is similar but the meanings differ significantly.
⚡Gold Rule
Physical State Context
Use 'liquido' for substances that flow freely (e.g., water, oil). Do not use it for semi-solid substances like jelly or paste.
Financial Context
In finance, 'liquido' refers specifically to assets that can be quickly converted to cash without significant loss of value.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'liquidus' (liquid, fluid), derived from 'liquere' (to be liquid). The term entered Italian via Latin during the Middle Ages.
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'liquido' is used both literally (physical state) and figuratively (smoothness, financial assets). In cooking, 'liquido' can refer to broth or sauce consistency.