puesta de sol
/ˌpwesta de ˈsol/feminine
The English phrase "sunset" is translated into Spanish as puesta de sol. Wiktionary also lists puesta del sol and puesta solar.
Meaning: time of day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| puesta de sol | /ˌpwesta de ˈsol/ | feminine |
| puesta del sol | /pwesta del sol/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| puesta solar | /pwesta solaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| ocaso | /oˈkaso/ | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase puesta de sol literally translates to "setting of the sun".
Which one should you use?
Ocaso is a more formal or literary term for sunset compared to the common puesta de sol and is used to refer to the moment when the sun disappears below the horizon. Atardecer is a very common alternative that refers to both the time of sunset and the period of dusk/late afternoon.
How does it change in a sentence?
Puesta de sol and puesta del sol are feminine nouns, while ocaso is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpwesta de ˈsol/
Did you know?
- While you might use puesta del sol to describe the event, the word solar refers to something related to the ground rather than the sun.
- The term ocaso can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe the decline or end of a person's career or a historical era.
- In Peru, the national currency is called the sol, which shares its name with the sun but actually derives from the Latin word for a coin, 'solidus'.
Examples in context
- Qué bonita puesta de sol.What a beautiful sunset.This sentence is useful for admiring the puesta de sol.Tatoeba #454520 by Shishir, translation #416541 by Scott
- ¡Qué hermosa puesta de sol!What a beautiful sunset!This sentence is useful for expressing admiration for the puesta de sol.Tatoeba #1312200 by Shishir, translation #36133 by CK
- Estaremos en casa al ocaso.We'll be home by sunset.This sentence is useful for indicating a time of day using ocaso.Tatoeba #7996597 by arh, translation #7995623 by CK
- Los atardeceres en Ibiza son absolutamente impresionantesThe sunsets in Ibiza are absolutely stunning
- La puesta de sol en la playa de Málaga es simplemente espectacularThe sunset at the beach in Malaga is simply spectacular
- El tardeo en Madrid es una experiencia única. Disfrutar del atardecer entre tapas y buen ambiente es un verdadero placerThe 'tardeo' in Madrid is a unique experience. Enjoying the sunset with tapas and a great atmosphere is a true pleasure
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are planning a romantic date at the beach.
- MateoVamos a la playa para ver la puesta de sol.Let's go to the beach to watch the sunset.
- SofíaMe parece una idea perfecta, Mateo.That sounds like a perfect idea, Mateo.
- MateoLlegaremos justo antes de la puesta de sol.We will arrive just before the sunset.
- SofíaEntonces llevaré la cámara para tomar fotos.Then I will bring the camera to take photos.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunset” translations and entries puesta de sol, puesta del sol, ocaso, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
