sol
/ˈsol/masculine
In Spanish, sunshine is translated as sol. Wiktionary also lists insolación.
Meaning: direct rays of the sun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sol | /ˈsol/ | masculine |
| insolación | /insolaˈθjon/ /insolaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
The word sol is used to refer to the sun or the sunshine itself. If you wish to specifically describe the visible rays of sunshine, you can use the phrase rayos de sol.
Which one should you use?
While sol refers to the sun or the sunshine, the word insolación refers to the medical condition of sunstroke or heat exhaustion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sol is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsol/
Did you know?
- The word sol can be used in Spanish as a musical note in the solfège system, corresponding to the English note 'G'.
- The currency of Peru is called the sol, but the name is actually a shortening of the Latin word solidus rather than a reference to the sun.
- In some Spanish dialects, the expression dar al sol is used to describe a house or room that receives plenty of direct sunshine.
Examples in context
- Eres mi rayo de sol.You are my sunshine.This sentence uses sol to express an affectionate metaphor for a person.Tatoeba #893946 by Shishir, translation #63216 by papabear
- El tejado reluce al sol.The roof is glittering in the sunshine.This sentence uses sol to describe something glittering in the sunshine.Tatoeba #3669343 by Seael, translation #3344547 by ngbaanh
- A esta pieza le llega luz del sol.This room gets sunshine.This sentence uses sol to describe light arriving from the sun.Tatoeba #1731782 by marcelostockle, translation #57300 by CK
- La luz del sol ilumina el paisaje, creando una atmósfera cálida.The sunshine illuminates the landscape, creating a warm atmosphere.
- ¡Qué hermoso día con tanto sol!What a beautiful day with so much sunshine!
- ¡Vamos a disfrutar del solcito en la playa este fin de semana!Let's enjoy the sunshine at the beach this weekend!
- La claridad del sol te energiza por las mañanas.The sunshine's brightness energizes you in the mornings.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are deciding where to sit at an outdoor cafe.
- LucíaPrefiero sentarme aquí, donde hay más sol.I prefer to sit here, where there is more sunshine.
- MateoPero hace demasiado calor hoy, Lucía.But it is too hot today, Lucía.
- LucíaMe gusta sentir el sol en la cara.I like feeling the sunshine on my face.
- MateoEstá bien, busquemos una mesa así.Alright, let's look for a table like that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunshine” translations and entries sol, insolación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries insolación, sol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
