fluid

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfluːɪd/ AmE /ˈfluːɪd/

noun / adjective en → es

1 LIQUID [uncountable] A2

a substance that can flow and change shape easily, such as water or oil

líquido, fluido

Collocations fluid balance · body fluids

  • The patient needs to maintain a good fluid balance.

    El paciente necesita mantener un buen equilibrio de líquidos.

2 FLEXIBLE [adjective] B1

able to change easily and adapt to different situations

flexible, adaptable

Collocations fluid schedule · fluid situation

  • The company has a fluid work schedule.

    La empresa tiene un horario de trabajo flexible.

3 BODY FLUID [uncountable] B2

a liquid produced by the body, such as blood or sweat

líquido corporal

Collocations body fluids · fluid loss

  • Dehydration can lead to a significant fluid loss.

    La deshidratación puede llevar a una pérdida significativa de líquidos corporales.

4 GASEOUS [uncountable] C1

a gas or vapor, especially one that is produced by the body or used in medical treatments

gas, vapor

Collocations fluid anesthesia · respiratory fluids

  • The patient was given fluid anesthesia.

    Se le dio anestesia en forma de gas al paciente.