The word liso is commonly used in the Spanish language to describe a surface that is smooth, even, or free from bumps and irregularities. It can refer to physical objects as well as abstract concepts such as a person's demeanor or behavior, indicating a lack of complications or difficulties. The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts.
La mesa es muy liso y brillante.
The table is very smooth and shiny.
Necesitamos un papel liso para imprimir.
We need a flat paper for printing.
Su cabello es liso y sedoso.
Her hair is straight and silky.
The word liso is part of various idiomatic expressions that convey different meanings. Here are some examples:
Esta crisis me ha dejado más liso que una tabla.
This crisis has left me as broke as a board.
No tener un peso liso
Not to have a single smooth peso (not have any money)
Después de pagar las cuentas, no tengo un peso liso.
After paying the bills, I don't have a single peso.
A punto de quedar liso
About to be flat or broke
The word liso comes from the Latin term līsus, which means "smooth" or "slippery." Over time, it has evolved in the Spanish language to retain its associations with smoothness and evenness.
Synonyms: - Suave (soft) - Plano (flat) - Lacio (straight, in the context of hair)
Antonyms: - Rugoso (rough) - Irregular (irregular) - Arrugado (wrinkled)