Spanish word

solar

Pronunciation

IPA/soˈlaɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivesolar

Example

La energía solar proviene del sol.

Solar energy comes from the sun.

Illustration for solar (solar)

More examples

Un panel solar bien orientado produce más energía.

A well-oriented solar panel produces more energy.

Core concept

Pertaining to the sun, as in sunlight, warmth, or solar energy.

Common phrases

  • panel solar

    solar panel

  • energía solar

    solar energy

Similar words

soleado: Bright from sun and clear skies; weather with direct sunshine.
luminoso: Bright in appearance due to emitted or reflected illumination.
brillante: Extremely bright and striking, often producing glare or sparkle.
radiante: Radiating strong light or heat outward, looking warm and glowing.

Definition in Spanish

Significa 'perteneciente al sol' o 'producido por el sol', aplicado a la luz, al calor y a fuentes de energía.

Word origin

Spanish solar derives from Latin sol 'sun' and the suffix -aris, which formed medieval solaris and evolved into the modern adjective solar.

Usage tips

  • Solar is primarily an adjective used with words for light, heat, or energy and is not normally used alone as a noun.

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