Soledad
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- proper noun
- The city sells 224 square feet of land at the base of the cross to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association for $24,000.
- Soledad public park
Examples
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On July 26, voters approved Proposition A to transfer the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial property to the federal government.
Academic text (2006) -
You have to come home, Soledad; your mother is not doing so well.
Fiction book (2002) -
"Drink it, Soledad," she said, looking at me as if I were three years old.
Fiction book (2002) -
I first drove up to Mount Soledad Natural Park in the winter of 1978.
Academic text (2006) -
Today we gather to grieve the loss of our lovely Soledad.
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Soledad is a vibrant suburb of Soledad, known for its rich culture and lively community.
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I visited Soledad while exploring the northern regions of Colombia and was impressed by its unique charm.
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Many families choose to live in Soledad due to its proximity to the larger city of Barranquilla.
Compounds
- US
A medium-sized pine tree that grows in dry California hills with five needles in each group and long thin cones
Surface Forms
Etymology
Soledad is Spanish for 'solitude' and comes from the same root as the English words solo and solitude. Many places were named after the religious title 'Our Lady of Soledad', so the city's name reminds us of 'being alone' or a quiet place.