smooth
BrE /smuːð/ AmE /smuːθ/
adjective, verb en → es
having a surface that is even and without roughness or bumps
liso, suave
Collocations smooth skin · smooth surface
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The table has a smooth wooden top.
La mesa tiene un tapete de madera lisa.
to make something smooth or to become smooth
- smooth sth down
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She smoothed her hair back.
Ella se peinó hacia atrás el cabello.
to make something easier or less complicated; to remove problems or difficulties from a situation
- smooth sth out
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The company is trying to smooth over the bad publicity.
La empresa está tratando de mejorar la mala publicidad.
easy and without problems or difficulties; pleasant and relaxing
Collocations smooth ride
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The journey was smooth.
El viaje fue tranquilo.
to do something in a skillful and controlled way, especially when moving your body or an object
- smooth sth across/along
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He smoothed the paint along the wall.
Él pintó la pared de manera uniforme.
to make a financial situation better by reducing problems or difficulties
- smooth sth out
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The company is trying to smooth over its financial troubles.
La empresa está tratando de mejorar sus problemas financieros.
having a clear, pleasant voice that sounds calm and relaxed
Collocations smooth voice
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He has a smooth voice.
Él tiene una voz suave.
pleasant and easy to drink, especially of an alcoholic drink
Collocations smooth taste
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The wine has a smooth taste.
El vino tiene un sabor suave.