Lunar (en. Lunar)

/ˈlunar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Any type of mark or spot on the skin that has a rounded shape.
She has a mole on her cheek that makes her look unique.
Ella tiene un lunar en la mejilla que la hace ver única.
A celestial body that orbits around a planet, in particular, the Earth's moon.
The moon is the closest natural satellite to Earth.
El lunar es el satélite natural más cercano a la Tierra.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'lunaris', which means 'related to the moon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

new moon
It refers to the phase of the moon when it is not visible.
lunar nuevo
full moon
It refers to the full moon or to the later phases.
lunar antiguo
moon woman
Expression that can refer to a mystical or enigmatic woman.
mujer de luna

Related Words

moon
The natural satellite of Earth.
luna
lunar month
The cycle of the phases of the moon.
lunación
lunatic
A person who behaves strangely, sometimes implying lunar influence.
lunático

Slang Meanings

It refers to someone who has a strange or fanciful personality.
That guy is a bit lunar; he always talks about weird things.
Ese chico es un poco lunar, siempre habla de cosas raras.
Someone who is in a mood very different from others.
Today he is very lunar; he can't stop laughing at everything.
Hoy está muy lunar, no para de reírse de todo.