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polar

polar

adjective poh-LAHR Rare

Usage Note

Polar describes anything relating to the Earth's poles or having extreme opposite qualities. Oso polar (polar bear) and frío polar (polar cold) are common collocations. In figurative use, opuestos polares means polar opposites. The word is invariable for gender (frío polar / temperatura polar).

Examples

"La expedición cruzó el desierto polar en invierno."

Natural Translation

The expedition crossed the polar desert in winter.

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