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solana

so-LAH-nah/soˈlana/

sunny spot

Also: sunny side
NounfB1
Spain
A bright green grassy hill bathed in warm, yellow sunlight with a few small wildflowers.

📝 In Action

Nos sentamos en la solana para calentarnos un poco.

A2

We sat in the sunny spot to warm up a bit.

Las uvas crecen mejor en la solana de la colina.

B1

The grapes grow better on the sunny side of the hill.

Buscábamos una casa que estuviera en la solana para tener luz todo el día.

B2

We were looking for a house on the sunny side to have light all day long.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asoleadero (sunbathing place)
  • solanera (strong sun/sun-drenched area)

Antonyms

  • umbría (shady side/shady spot)

Common Collocations

  • solana y umbría – the sunny side and the shady side
  • a la solana – in the sun / in a sunny spot

sun-gallery

Also: sunroom
NounfB2
A wooden balcony on a house filled with bright sunlight and a single potted plant.

📝 In Action

La casa del pueblo tiene una solana de madera preciosa.

B2

The village house has a beautiful wooden sun-gallery.

Salimos a la solana a coser por la tarde.

B2

We went out to the sun-porch to sew in the afternoon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • galería (gallery/porch)
  • porche (porch)

Common Collocations

  • solana de madera – wooden sun-gallery

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "solana" in Spanish:

sun-gallery→sunny side→sunny spot→sunroom→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: solana

Question 1 of 3

If you are hiking and want to find a warm place to rest, where should you look?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sol(sun) — Noun
soleado(sunny) — Adjective
solanera(intense sun / sunny area) — Noun
asolear(to put in the sun) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'solanus', which means 'belonging to the sun'. This comes from the root word 'sol' (sun).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: soalheiraItalian: solatio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'solana' the same as 'sol'?

No. 'Sol' is the sun itself. 'Solana' is a specific place or area that receives a lot of that sun.

Does it mean a sunroom in a modern house?

It can, but usually 'solana' refers to a traditional architectural gallery or a natural sunny spot outdoors. For a modern glass sunroom, people might say 'cerramiento' or 'terraza acristalada'.

Is it a common word?

It is very common in literature, geography, and rural areas, but a city dweller might use it less often than 'un sitio con sol'.