salida del sol
/salida del sol/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase 'sunrise' is translated into Spanish as salida del sol. Wiktionary also lists salida de sol and salida solar.
Meaning: time of day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| salida del sol | /salida del sol/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| salida de sol | /salida de sol/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| salida solar | /salida solaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| orto | /ˈoɾto/ | masculine |
Spanish uses several terms for sunrise depending on the context. The most common way to refer to the event is salida del sol. You may also encounter amanecer, which can act as a noun to describe the sunrise or the dawn in a more natural, conversational manner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase salida del sol literally translates to 'exit of the sun'.
Which one should you use?
While salida del sol is the standard, everyday way to say sunrise, orto is a technical or formal term used in fields like astronomy or within literature. Additionally, alba refers specifically to the first light of day before the sun has fully risen.
How does it change in a sentence?
salida del sol and salida de sol are feminine nouns. orto is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/salida del sol/
Did you know?
- The Peruvian currency is called the sol, which means 'sun'. However, the name is actually a shortening of the Latin word solidus rather than a reference to the celestial body.
- In Spanish, the word amanecer describes the dawn but is also used as a verb meaning 'to wake up' or 'to find oneself' in a place when morning comes.
Examples in context
- ¿Miraste la salida del sol más temprano? Fue realmente hermoso.Did you see the sunrise earlier? It was really beautiful.This sentence uses salida del sol to ask about seeing the sunrise.Tatoeba #4314847 by pchamorro, translation #4203528 by CK
- ¡Mira cómo amanece el día! Espectacular, ¿verdad?Look at how the day is dawning! Spectacular, isn't it?
- La salida del sol desde esta playa es inigualable.The sunrise from this beach is unparalleled.
- Podemos ver la salida del sol desde la terraza.We can see the sunrise from the terrace.
Example conversation
A couple is enjoying a morning walk on the beach.
- ElenaMira qué hermosa es la salida del sol, Javier.Look how beautiful the sunrise is, Javier.
- JavierEs verdad, Elena, es un momento especial.It's true, Elena, it is a special moment.
- Elena¿Te gusta más la salida del sol o el atardecer?Do you like the sunrise more or the sunset?
- JavierPrefiero la salida del sol cuando todo está tranquilo.I prefer the sunrise when everything is quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunrise” translations and entries orto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, del, orto, sol, solar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
