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    Polar (en. Polar)

    /ˈpɔ.lar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is from or related to the North Pole or the South Pole.
    Polar regions are extremely cold.
    Las regiones polares son extremadamente frías.
    Having opposite characteristics.
    His opinions on the subject are polar.
    Sus opiniones sobre el tema son polares.
    In chemistry, it refers to molecules that have an electric dipole.
    Water is a polar solvent.
    El agua es un solvente polar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'polaris', meaning 'related to the poles'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    polar climate
    Extreme weather conditions typical of areas near the poles.
    clima polar
    to be polar
    To describe someone with very opposing opinions or attitudes.
    ser polar
    polar zone
    Regions of the Earth near the poles.
    zona polar

    Related Words

    pole
    Each of the two ends of an axis.
    polo
    polarity
    Property of bodies that exhibit an electric dipole.
    polaridad

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something very cold or emotionally distant.
    His attitude was so polar that no one approached him to talk.
    Su actitud fue tan polar que nadie se acercó a hablarle.