luz del sol
light of the sun
Sunshine as light is luz del sol, or just sol, as in hay mucho sol. As a term of endearment people say rayito de sol.
Meaning: light of the sun, or a term of affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| luz del sol | light of the sun |
| Sol | sun |
| Rayito de sol | affectionate |
To say it is sunny you say hace sol or está soleado. For a bright person, rayito de sol is a sweet nickname.
When do people say it?
Parents and grandparents in Mexico often call a child mi sol or rayito de sol to show affection.
Did you know?
- Rayito is the diminutive of rayo, ray, and diminutives are very common in Mexican affectionate speech.
Examples in context
- Hoy hay mucho sol.Today there is a lot of sunshine.
- Me gusta sentarme a la luz del sol.I like to sit in the sunshine.
- Eres mi rayito de sol.You are my ray of sunshine.
Example conversation
Grandma Chela greets her granddaughter Sol in her kitchen in Morelia.
- ChelaHola, mi rayito de sol.Hello, my ray of sunshine.
- SolHola, abuela, ¿qué cocinas?Hi, grandma, what are you cooking?
- ChelaTus frijoles favoritos.Your favorite beans.
