The word "solano" in Spanish can function as both a noun and an adjective.
Phonetic transcription
/sola.no/
Translation options
Noun: nightshade, passionflower
Adjective: southerly, from the South
Meaning
General: In general usage, "solano" refers to a strong, hot, and dry wind that blows from the south in the Burgos region and Basque Provinces of Spain.
Botany: In the field of botany, "solano" can refer to plants belonging to the Solanaceae family, such as nightshades.
Usage: The term "solano" is more commonly used in spoken language than in written context, especially in the regions where this type of wind is prevalent.
Example sentences
Esta tarde está soplando el solano con fuerza.
(This evening the strong southerly wind "solano" is blowing.)
Los agricultores saben que cuando llega el solano, deben proteger sus cultivos.
(Farmers know that when the "solano" arrives, they must protect their crops.)
Idiomatic expressions
The word "solano" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
Etymology
The term "solano" comes from the Latin word "solanus," which means "sunny, hot." It refers to the strong heat of the sun that characterizes this type of wind. Over time, the term has been specifically associated with the hot southerly wind common in the mentioned regions.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms:
- Viento Sur (South Wind)
- Aliseo (Trade Wind)
Antonyms:
- Viento Norte (North Wind)
- Vendaval (Gale)