soldar

/solˈdaɾ/ · A2 · verb

to weld

🔧🔥 soldar = solder: same word, both from Latin solidare, to make solid

Spanish soldar and English solder are cognates from Latin solidare (to make solid), from solidus. Welding or soldering joins two metal pieces into one solid piece. Sol- as in solid is the hook.

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