vidrioso
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. glassy
Se trata de un mineral vidrioso, es decir, con propiedades parecidas a las del vidrio.This is a glassy mineral, that is, with properties similar to those of glass.
2. (fragile)
a. brittle
El material vidrioso de la vasija se rompió en mil pedazos cuando esta cayó al suelo.The brittle material of the vessel broke into a thousand pieces when it fell to the ground.
3. (slithery)
a. slippery
La superficie de la roca era vidriosa, así que caminamos con mucho cuidado sobre ella.The surface of the rock was slippery, so we walked very carefully over it.
5. (figurative) (tricky)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. delicate
Es un asunto muy vidrioso, que debe tratarse con mucho tacto.It's a very delicate issue, which must be handled very tactfully.
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