sole
/ˈso.le/masculine
The Italian word for sun is sole.
sole refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It can also be used more broadly to refer to a star when it is viewed as the centre of any single solar system.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Which one should you use?
The adjective form related to the sun is solare.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Naples and southern Italy, it is common to use o' sole.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sole is a masculine noun. In Italian, the word is almost always used with the definite article il to form il sole.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable: /ˈso.le/.
Did you know?
- The word sole is a homonym for the word sole, which means 'only' or 'alone'. Because of this, Italian poetry often plays on the double meaning of a 'single' or 'only' sun.
- In Italian, the adjective solare is often used figuratively to describe a person's personality, meaning they are 'sunny' or cheerful.
- The word sole is related to the English word 'solstice', which marks the sun's highest or lowest point in the sky.
Examples in context
- Io amo il sole.I love the sun.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for the sun using sole.Tatoeba #3641760 by Guybrush88, translation #567161 by Japanfan
- Il sole è alto?Is the sun up?This sentence is useful for asking about the position of the sun using sole.Tatoeba #3950871 by Guybrush88, translation #3393168 by CK
- Il sole è rosso.The sun is red.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the sun using sole.Tatoeba #1238695 by Guybrush88, translation #477369 by BlueLagoon
- Ogni mattina il sole sorge all'orizzonte.Every morning, the sun rises on the horizon.
- Oggi è una giornata magnifica, il sole brilla nel cielo azzurro.Today is a magnificent day, the sun shines in the blue sky.
- Mi piace passeggiare lungo la spiaggia quando il sole tramonta.I enjoy walking along the beach when the sun sets.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are planning a walk in the park.
- SofiaAndiamo al parco adesso che c'è il sole.Let's go to the park now that the sun is out.
- AlessandroHai ragione, oggi è una bellissima giornata.You're right, today is a beautiful day.
- SofiaPrendo la crema perché il sole scotta.I'll take the cream because the sun is scorching.
- AlessandroFai bene, Sofia, usciamo subito.Good idea, Sofia, let's go out right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries sole, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
