No. 3,649 in Catalan
solano
"Solano" in Catalan refers to a type of hot and dry easterly or southeasterly wind.
In a sentence
El solano bufa fort a les tardes d'estiu a la costa.
The easterly wind blows strongly on summer afternoons by the coast.
Here, 'solano' refers to a type of easterly wind that is characteristic in certain regions.
La teulada de la casa està orientada al solano.
The roof of the house is oriented to the east.
In this usage, 'solano' indicates the easterly direction.
Al jardí, el solano permet que les plantes rebin molta llum.
In the garden, the east-facing exposure allows plants to receive much light.
Here 'solano' conveys the notion of an area receiving sunlight due to its eastward exposure.
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