🇬🇧🇪🇸 solstice - solsticio : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "solstice" ("solsticio"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A solstice happens twice a year when the sun is either at its highest or lowest point in the sky. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year.
On the summer solstice, I had so much daylight, I almost forgot to go to bed!
The winter solstice is like the sun saying, “I’m tired, see you tomorrow.
The winter solstice is the perfect day to wear pajamas—all day—and blame the sun.
The solstice is when the sun says, “I’m either working overtime or taking an early nap.”
The solstice is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s switch things up!”
Each year the child waits for the solstice. At the summer solstice the sun climbs high; her shadow shrinks to a tiny line and the garden bathes in light until late. At the winter solstice the sun drops low; the solstice shadow grows long and evening comes early, they light a warm lamp. She smiles; the solstice feels like home.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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