solar

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsəʊ.lər/ AmE /ˈsoʊ.lɚ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 ENERGY B2

a system that uses the energy from the sun to produce electricity or heat

de energía solar, sistema solar

  • solar panel
  • solar power

Collocations solar panels on roofs · solar energy system

  • The house has solar panels on the roof.

    La casa tiene paneles solares en el techo.

2 PLACE B1

an empty piece of land in a town or city that is not being used for anything, especially one where houses could be built

terreno baldío, solar urbano

  • vacant lot
  • derelict site

Collocations empty plot of land · unused piece of ground

  • The developer plans to build houses on the solar.

    El desarrollador planea construir casas en el solar.

3 ASTRONOMY A2

the star at the centre of our solar system, around which the planets move

el sol, astro central

  • sunrise
  • sunset

Collocations orbiting the sun · distance from the sun

  • The Earth orbits around the solar.

    La Tierra orbita alrededor del sol.

1 COLOR B2

of a light yellow or golden-yellow colour, like that of sunshine

amarillo claro, dorado

  • light yellow
  • golden

Collocations solar hair dye · solar paint

  • She wore a solar dress to the party.

    Ella llevó un vestido dorado al partido.

1 HEALTH C1

relating to health and well-being that comes from being in the sun or spending time outdoors

salud solar, bienestar natural

  • sun exposure
  • outdoor activities

Collocations solar vitamin D · benefits of sunlight

  • Regular solar walks can improve your health.

    Caminatas regulares al aire libre pueden mejorar tu salud.