fluent
word
Definition
Able to speak or write a language smoothly and confidently, without effort or hesitation. Can also describe something that flows easily and naturally.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with language skills—'fluent in English/Spanish'. Can also mean smooth movement (less common). Usually used for high language ability, not just basic skills. Collocates: 'fluent speaker', 'fluent conversation'. Not used for written language as often.
Spanish: fluido - con fluidezPortuguese (BR): fluentePortuguese (PT): fluenteChinese (Simplified): 流利的Chinese (Traditional): 流利的Hindi: फ़्लूएंट - धाराप्रवाहArabic: بطلاقةBengali: ফ্লুয়েন্ট - সাবলীলRussian: беглый - свободныйJapanese: 流暢な - ペラペラなVietnamese: trôi chảyKorean: 유창한Turkish: akıcıUrdu: رواں - فصیحIndonesian: fasih - lancar
Example Sentences
She is fluent in three languages.
basic
He speaks English very fluent.
basic
After years of practice, her Chinese became fluent.
basic
I'm not fluent yet, but I can have simple conversations.
natural
She sounded so fluent that everyone thought she was a native.
natural
You need to be fluent to work as a translator.
natural