solar

[/ˈsoʊlər/ (adjective), /soʊˈlɑːr/ (noun)]

adjective/nounmasculine (noun)pl: solares (noun)

solar (adjective); lote de terreno/solar (noun)

1. relating to or derived from the sun

Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular.

A energia solar está se tornando cada vez mais popular.

2. a plot of land or building lot

He bought a solar to build his new house.

Ele comprou um solar para construir sua nova casa.

3. a large traditional Portuguese or Brazilian mansion

The old solar was a symbol of wealth and heritage.

O velho solar era um símbolo de riqueza e herança.

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General Brazilian

solar

commonly used for plot of land or mansion

São Paulo

lote

preferred term for plot of land in urban contexts

Portugal

solar

traditional term for a noble house or manor

Bahia/Northeast Brazil

solar

often refers to colonial-era mansions

energia solar (solar energy)

painel solar (solar panel)

sistema solar (solar system)

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