sol
/ˈsol/masculine
The Spanish word for sun is sol.
The word sol refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It can also mean a star generally, such as the center of any single solar system. In scientific contexts, when referring specifically to our star, it is often capitalized as Sol, though in everyday speech, it is common to use the lowercase el sol.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun sol is masculine and is almost always used with the definite article el to form el sol.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsol/
Did you know?
- While the Peruvian currency is called the sol, its name actually comes from the Latin word solidus rather than the word for 'sun'.
- Calling someone un sol is a common way to tell them they are a wonderful or incredibly kind person.
- In musical contexts, the Spanish word sol is also the name for the note 'G' on the musical scale.
Examples in context
- El Sol es rojo.The sun is red.This sentence is useful for describing the color of sol.Tatoeba #1006269 by Shishir, translation #477369 by BlueLagoon
- El sol se pone.The sun sets.This sentence is useful for describing the movement of sol.Tatoeba #4436136 by cueyayotl, translation #4436135 by shekitten
- No mire al sol.Don't look at the sun.This sentence is useful for a warning regarding sol.Tatoeba #13435238 by Seael, translation #11994638 by sundown
- Hoy hace mucho calor porque el sol está muy fuerte.Today is very hot because the sun is very strong.
- El astro rey ilumina nuestro planeta cada día.The sun illuminates our planet every day.
- ¡Hace un solazo tremendo hoy! Mejor llevar sombrero.It's incredibly hot and sunny today! Better wear a hat.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are deciding whether to go to the beach.
- DanielMira cuánto sol hace hoy.Look how sunny it is today.
- SofíaSí, el sol está muy fuerte.Yes, the sun is very strong.
- DanielVamos a la playa entonces.Let's go to the beach then.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, pero lleva protector solar.Alright, but bring sunscreen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries sol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
