Solariega (en. Manor house)
/so.la.ri.'e.ɣa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Country house that serves as a place for rest and enjoyment in the sun.
The family spent the summer at their ancestral house by the sea.
La familia pasó el verano en su casa solariega junto al mar.
Place where fresh air is breathed and the sun is enjoyed.
The countryside has become an ancestral retreat for city dwellers.
El campo se ha convertido en una solariega para los habitantes de la ciudad.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'solariĭcus', related to 'sol', which means 'sun'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The ancestral house
Reference to a country property used for rest.
La casa solariega
Ancestral style
Design or decoration that evokes tranquility and nature.
Estilo solariego
Related Words
sun
Star that provides light and warmth.
sol
summer
Season of the year between spring and autumn.
verano
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to a habitual place of rest.
That place has become my favorite ancestral retreat.
Ese lugar se ha convertido en mi solariega favorita.
Refers to a quiet and relaxed life.
He spends the summer in his ancestral home, away from stress.
Pasa el verano en su solariega, lejos del estrés.