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solar

plot of land

noun adjective soh-LAHR Less Common
Travel & Places Geography

Origin: From Latin solum (ground, soil)

Also means

solar

Usage Note

Solar as a noun means a plot or lot of land, especially one designated for construction (un solar vacío — a vacant lot). As an adjective it means 'solar' (energía solar, sistema solar). These two uses are identical in form and both are common, so context always determines the meaning. The adjective use has no plural irregularity (paneles solares).

Examples

"Compraron un solar para construir su casa."

Natural Translation

They bought a plot of land to build their house.

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