Solana (en. Solarium)
/soˈlana/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Space where sunlight directly strikes.
In the sunny spot of the garden, the flowers grow faster.
En la solana del jardín, las flores crecen más rápidamente.
Warm place exposed to the sun.
We sat in the sunny spot to enjoy the day.
Nos sentamos en la solana a disfrutar del día.
Part of land that receives a lot of sunlight.
The sunny spot of the house is ideal for creating a garden.
La solana de la casa es ideal para hacer un huerto.
Etymology
From Latin 'solana', which comes from 'sol', referring to sunlight.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in the sunny spot
To be in a warm and sunny place.
estar en la solana
to look for the sunny spot
To look for a place that has more sunlight.
buscar la solana
to spend the afternoon in the sunny spot
To enjoy the afternoon in a warm space in the sun.
pasar la tarde en la solana
Related Words
sun
The king star that illuminates the Earth.
sol
light
Beam of luminous energy.
luz
heat
Effect of the sun that produces high temperature.
calor
Slang Meanings
Term used in some regions to refer to a very hot place.
That beach is a sunny spot, you can't stand the heat.
Esa playa es una solana, no se aguanta el calor.
Colloquial expression to describe a good time in a sunny place.
Today we are in the sunny spot, enjoying the weather.
Hoy estamos en la solana, disfrutando del clima.