smoother

BrE /ˈsmuːðə/ AmE /ˈsmuːðər/

noun en → es

1 TOOL [singular] B2

a tool used for making a surface smooth or level

alisador, nivelador

Collocations use a smoother on wood

  • Use a smoothing plane to make the surface of the wood even.

    Utiliza un alisador para hacer la superficie del madero uniforme.

2 PERSON [singular] B1

a person who is easy to get along with and pleasant to be around

persona agradable, persona fácil de tratar

Collocations be a smoother

  • He's such a smooth operator that everyone likes him.

    Es tan agradable que todos lo aprecian.

3 TEXTURE [singular] B2

a surface or material that is not rough and has little friction, making it easy to slide over

superficie lisa, textura suave

Collocations smooth surface

  • The table has a very smooth surface.

    La mesa tiene una superficie muy lisa.

4 ACTION [singular] B2

the act of making something smooth or level

alisado, nivelación

Collocations smooth a surface

  • Smooth the icing with a knife.

    Alisa la cobertura con un cuchillo.

5 RESULT [singular] B2

the state of being smooth or level

alineación, suavidad

Collocations smooth finish

  • The floor has a smooth finish.

    El piso tiene un acabado liso.

6 EASE [singular] B2

the quality of being easy or effortless to do

facilidad, fluidez

Collocations smooth process

  • The meeting went very smoothly.

    La reunión transcurrió muy fluidamente.

7 SPEECH [singular] C1

speech or writing that is clear and easy to understand, without unnecessary words or complications

expresión clara, discurso fluido

Collocations smooth speech

  • His smooth speech convinced the audience.

    Su discurso fluido convenció a la audiencia.

8 FINANCE [singular] C1

a financial transaction that is completed without problems or delays

transacción sin problemas, operación fluida

Collocations smooth transaction

  • The deal went through smoothly.

    El trato se llevó a cabo sin problemas.