Sun in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: sohl
IPA: sol

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Interesting related word

The English word parasol literally means “for sun.” People who haven’t learned Spanish wouldn’t realize this.

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Other Meanings

“Sol” can also mean “ground” or “floor” in some contexts, but this meaning is less common in everyday speech.

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idioms

“Hacer algo al sol” is a common idiom in Spanish that means “to do something in vain” or “to do something that is pointless”. For example: “Estás haciendo la tarea al sol, sin libros ni apuntes” (You’re doing homework in vain, without books or notes).

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usage

“Sol” is a noun that refers to the star that is the source of light and heat for the solar system. In Spanish, “sol” can also be used to refer to a sunny day or to the heat generated by the sun.

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origin

The word “sol” comes from the Latin word “sol” which means “sun”.

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sol info.

Tips to remember the word ‘sol’:
– Associate ‘sol’ with ‘solar,’ as in solar energy or solar panels, which are powered by the sun.
– Picture the sun as a giant, fiery ball at the center of our solar system, and remember that ‘sol’ is at the center of ‘sistema solar,’ the Spanish term for ‘solar system.’

Explanations:
– The word ‘sol’ in Spanish directly translates to ‘sun’ in English.
– It can be used to refer to the star at the center of our solar system, as well as to sunshine or sunbathing.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– ‘Astro rey’ is an eloquent or poetic way to refer to the sun in Spanish.
– ‘Estrella del día’ is another poetic expression for the sun.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– ‘Sol’ can also refer to a currency unit in some Spanish-speaking countries, like the Peruvian sol.
– In colloquial terms, ‘estar en el sol’ can mean to be in a prominent position or under scrutiny, much like being ‘in the spotlight’ in English.

Examples of sentences that use ‘sol’:
– “El sol brilla en el cielo sin una nube a la vista.” (The sun shines in the sky without a cloud in sight.)
– “Me gusta tomar el sol en la playa durante el verano.” (I like to sunbathe on the beach during the summer.)
– “La energía del sol es una fuente renovable.” (The energy of the sun is a renewable source.)
– “Si viajas al hemisferio sur, verás que el sol se mueve de una manera diferente.” (If you travel to the southern hemisphere, you’ll see that the sun moves in a different way.)

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