smooth

S2 W1

BrE /smuːð/ AmE /smuːθ/

adjective, verb en → es

1 SURFACE A2

having a surface that is even and without roughness or bumps

liso, suave

Collocations smooth skin · smooth surface

  • The table has a smooth wooden top.

    La mesa tiene un tapete de madera lisa.

2 ACTION B1

to make something smooth or to become smooth

  • smooth sth down
  • She smoothed her hair back.

    Ella se peinó hacia atrás el cabello.

3 PROCESS B2

to make something easier or less complicated; to remove problems or difficulties from a situation

  • smooth sth out
  • The company is trying to smooth over the bad publicity.

    La empresa está tratando de mejorar la mala publicidad.

4 EASY B1

easy and without problems or difficulties; pleasant and relaxing

Collocations smooth ride

  • The journey was smooth.

    El viaje fue tranquilo.

5 SKILL B2

to do something in a skillful and controlled way, especially when moving your body or an object

  • smooth sth across/along
  • He smoothed the paint along the wall.

    Él pintó la pared de manera uniforme.

6 FINANCE C1

to make a financial situation better by reducing problems or difficulties

  • smooth sth out
  • The company is trying to smooth over its financial troubles.

    La empresa está tratando de mejorar sus problemas financieros.

7 VOICE B2

having a clear, pleasant voice that sounds calm and relaxed

Collocations smooth voice

  • He has a smooth voice.

    Él tiene una voz suave.

8 DRINK C1

pleasant and easy to drink, especially of an alcoholic drink

Collocations smooth taste

  • The wine has a smooth taste.

    El vino tiene un sabor suave.