Solano (en. Solano)

/soˈlano/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Spring wind that comes from the east or southeast and brings heat.
The solano caused the temperature to rise considerably.
El solano hizo que la temperatura subiera considerablemente.
Atmospheric condition characterized by an increase in temperature caused by this wind.
During the solano, people seek refuge from the heat.
Durante el solano, la gente busca refugio del calor.

Etymology

From the Latin term 'solanum', which is related to the sun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make solano
To experience the effect of the solano wind.
hacer solano
to be in solano
To be in a situation of extreme heat due to the solano.
estar a solano

Related Words

heat
Elevation of atmospheric temperature.
calor
wind
Movement of air in the atmosphere.
viento

Slang Meanings

Term used to describe an unexpected hot period.
This summer has been a total solano, no one expected so much heat.
Este verano ha sido un solano total, nadie esperaba tanto calor.
When you are in a very hot place without ventilation.
That room is a solano, I can't stand the heat.
Esa habitación es un solano, no aguanto el calor.