sol

Definitions of sol
  1. noun
    the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
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    solfa
    one of the names for notes of a musical scale in solmization
  2. noun
    the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
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    estrella
    (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
  3. noun
    any star around which a planetary system revolves
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    estrella
    (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
  4. noun
    a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
    synonyms: cariño, chato, cielo, corazón, encanto, pochola, querida, querido
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    amante, enamorado
    a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
  5. noun
    a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
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    gerifalte, personaje, primate, prócer
    a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
  6. noun
    the rays of the sun
    synonyms: insolación, luz, luz del sol, resolana
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    luz
    (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
  7. noun
    a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
    synonyms: gramo
  8. noun
    the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
    synonyms: mil, millar, millarada
  9. noun
    a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
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    coloide
    a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
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