be solid

[/bi ˈsɑːlɪd/]
verb phrase
ser sólido; estar firme; ser confiável
1. To be physically firm, hard, or stable; not liquid or gaseous
The ice will be solid by tomorrow morning.
O gelo estará sólido amanhã de manhã.
2. To be reliable, trustworthy, or dependable in character or relationships
He's been a solid friend through all my problems.
Ele tem sido um amigo confiável em todos os meus problemas.
3. To be substantially good, well-made, or of high quality
That's a solid investment for your future.
Esse é um investimento sólido para seu futuro.
4. To be in agreement or united (often used in phrases like 'be solid with someone')
The team is solid behind the new coach.
O time está unido atrás do novo técnico.
In American English, 'be solid' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe both physical stability and character reliability. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser sólido' emphasizes dependability and trustworthiness in personal and professional relationships. The phrase is frequently used in business environments and among friends to express confidence and loyalty.
NYC Slang
be legit; be real; have someone's back; be down
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be reliablebe dependablebe trustworthybe firmbe stablebe soundbe sturdy
Antonyms / Antônimos
be unreliablebe flimsybe liquidbe unstablebe weak

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser sólido; ser firme; ser confiável
Most common usage in standard Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ser certo; ser de confiança
Informal colloquial usage emphasizing trustworthiness
São Paulo
ser sólido; ser firme
Standard usage, often in business or formal contexts
Portugal
ser sólido; ser firme; ser de confiança
Similar usage to Brazil, with emphasis on physical firmness or reliability

Related Words

solidsolidifysoliditysolidlyreliabilitydependabilitystability

Related Idioms & Phrases

be solid as a rock
be on solid ground
have solid footing
be solid with someone
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