/soˈlaɾ/

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Translation

solar

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Word origin

From Latin solaris ('of the sun'), from sol ('sun'). English 'solar' comes from the same Latin root.

Origin
Latin
Root
solaris
English cognates
solar, solstice

Grammar

Masc pluralsolares

Examples

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Solar energy is clean and cheap.

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They installed solar panels on the roof.

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The solar system has eight planets.

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Use a cream with high solar protection.

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The solar clock tells the time with a shadow.

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 3: solar, satélite, drama and 7 more words.