solid objects

[ˈsɑːlɪd ˈɑːbdʒɛkts]
nounpl: solid objects
objetos sólidos
1. Physical items or things that have a fixed shape and volume, are firm and hard to the touch, and maintain their form without a container
The furniture store displays various solid objects made from wood and metal.
A loja de móveis expõe vários objetos sólidos feitos de madeira e metal.
2. In physics, matter in a state where particles are tightly packed and have minimal movement, as opposed to liquids or gases
In the experiment, we studied how heat affects solid objects.
No experimento, estudamos como o calor afeta objetos sólidos.
3. Three-dimensional items that are not hollow or transparent
Children learn geometry by manipulating solid objects like cubes and spheres.
Crianças aprendem geometria manipulando objetos sólidos como cubos e esferas.
The term 'solid objects' is primarily used in educational, scientific, and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In everyday conversation, Portuguese speakers might simply say 'coisas sólidas' or 'objetos duros' (hard objects) when referring to solid items informally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solid itemssolid bodiessolid mattertangible objectsthree-dimensional objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
liquid objectsgaseous objectshollow objectstransparent objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos sólidos
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos sólidos
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetos sólidos
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
objetos sólidos
Same term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

densityhardnessrigiditymattersubstancegeometryphysicsproperties

Related Idioms & Phrases

solid as a rock
built on solid ground
solid foundation
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