mi sol
/mi sol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'my sunshine' can be translated into Spanish as mi sol.
mi sol is a term of endearment used to describe someone who brings happiness and light into your life. While English speakers use the word 'sunshine' to refer to a person, Spanish speakers use the noun sol (sun) to convey this same sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'my sun'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, it is common to use the phrase mi rayito de sol to mean 'my sunshine'.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi sol/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word sol is also the name of the fifth note of the musical scale in the solfège system.
- The Peruvian currency is called the sol, which refers to the 'sun' but actually originates from the Latin word solidus.
- In Spanish, the word sol can be used to describe a person's character, such as calling someone 'un sol' to mean they are a truly wonderful or kind person.
Examples in context
- ¡Eres mi sol!You are my sunshine!This sentence is useful for expressing 'You are my sunshine!' with emphasis.Tatoeba #1457722 by marcelostockle, translation #12925374 by rul
- Eres mi sol.You are my sunshine.This sentence is useful for stating 'You are my sunshine.' as a simple fact.Tatoeba #855054 by adhela, translation #63216 by papabear
- Tú eres mi sol en días grises.You are my sunshine on gray days.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are sharing a quiet moment in the park.
- JavierGracias por estar aquí, mi sol.Thank you for being here, my sunshine.
- SofíaSiempre estaré a tu lado, Javier.I will always be by your side, Javier.
- JavierMe haces muy feliz.You make me very happy.
- SofíaY tú a mí.And you to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, sol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
