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solid

[/ˈsɒlɪd/]
adjective/nounN/A for adjective; masculine (sólido) for nounpl: solids (noun) / N/A (adjective)
sólido
1. firm and stable in shape; not liquid or gaseous
Ice is solid water.
Gelo é água sólida.
2. strong, dependable, and of good quality
He has a solid reputation in the industry.
Ele tem uma reputação sólida na indústria.
3. without gaps or spaces; continuous
We waited three solid hours for the concert.
Esperamos três horas sólidas pelo concerto.
4. a substance or object that is solid in form
The mixture separated into a liquid and a solid.
A mistura se separou em um líquido e um sólido.
NYC Slang
legit / straight-up (when meaning 'reliable' or 'genuine')
Synonyms
firmhardsubstantialsturdyreliabledependable
Antonyms
liquidgaseousweakunreliablehollow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sólido
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sólido
no regional variation
São Paulo
sólido
no regional variation
Portugal
sólido
standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

solid ground
on solid ground
solid citizen
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