sol
everyday
The word for sun is sol. It is the same in Mexico, where sunny weather is part of daily life.
People say hace sol for "it is sunny", tomar el sol for "sunbathe" and estar bajo el sol for being in the sun.
Meaning: star at the center of our solar system (noun)
When do people say it?
The sun was central in the religions of the Aztecs and the Maya, and an image of it appears on the Aztec calendar stone.
Did you know?
- The Mexican flag does not show the sun but the Piedra del Sol, or Sun Stone, is the famous Aztec calendar.
Examples in context
- Hoy hace mucho sol.It is very sunny today.
- Ponte protector, el sol está fuerte.Put on sunscreen, the sun is strong.
- Nos sentamos a tomar el sol.We sat down to sunbathe.
Example conversation
Laura and her friend Chuy walk on a beach in Cancún.
- LauraChuy, hay mucho sol hoy.Chuy, it is very sunny today.
- ChuyPonte el sombrero.Put on your hat.
- LauraSí, y el protector también.Yes, and the sunscreen too.
