solid

S2 W1

BrE /ˈsɒlɪd/ AmE /ˈsɑːlɪd/

adjective en → es

1 PHYSICAL STATE [attributive, predicative] A1

having a firm shape and structure that does not flow or change easily

firme, sólido, estable

  • a solid object/shape

Collocations solid food · solid ground

  • The cake was still solid after two days.

    El pastel seguía sólido después de dos días.

2 TRUSTWORTHY [attributive, predicative] B1

reliable and dependable; someone you can trust to do what they say they will do

confiable, fiable, sólido (en sentido figurado)

  • a solid friend/colleague

Collocations solid support · solid advice

  • She is a solid choice for the job.

    Ella es una elección sólida para el trabajo.

3 FINANCIAL [attributive] B2

relating to or based on financial security and stability; not risky or speculative

seguro, estable (en sentido financiero)

  • solid investment

Collocations solid financial position · solid economic base

  • The company has a solid reputation in the market.

    La empresa tiene una reputación sólida en el mercado.

4 COMPLETE [attributive] B2

complete and thorough; not missing any important parts or details

completo, integral, completo (en sentido figurado)

  • a solid understanding

Collocations solid argument · solid evidence

  • He has a solid grasp of the subject.

    Él tiene un buen manejo sólido del tema.

5 EDUCATION [attributive] C1

relating to or based on formal education and academic achievement; not informal or casual

académico, formal (en sentido educativo)

  • solid educational background

Collocations solid academic record · solid qualifications

  • She has a solid foundation in mathematics.

    Ella tiene una base sólida en matemáticas.