hace sol
/aθe sol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the weather is sunny" is expressed in Spanish as hace sol.
Use hace sol to describe the current state of the weather when the sun is shining. It is used to refer to the immediate conditions rather than a long-term climate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "it makes sun". This is because Spanish often uses the verb hacer (to make or do) to express weather conditions.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say that it is "very" sunny, add mucho before sol to get hace mucho sol. Do not use an adverb like muy in this construction. Instead, use mucho which means "much" or "a lot".
How do you pronounce it?
/aθe sol/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying es soleado. While soleado is a valid adjective, English speakers often use it by translating "it is" too literally. In Spanish, hace sol is the much more natural and common way to express this.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a very sunny day is often associated with the phrase está pegando el sol, which suggests the sun is 'hitting' or 'striking' you.
- The word sol is used as the name of the national currency in Peru. Although it translates to 'sun', it is actually a shortened form of the Latin word 'solidus', which refers to a type of coin.
- The word sol is also the name of the fifth note of the musical scale in the Solfège system used in Spanish music theory.
Examples in context
- Hace sol hoy en Madrid.It's sunny today in Madrid.
- Hoy hace sol.Today it is sunny.
- Me gusta cuando hace sol.I like it when it is sunny.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are planning a walk in the park.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ir al parque?Do you want to go to the park?
- ElenaSí, porque hoy hace sol.Yes, because today it is sunny.
- AlejandroEs un día perfecto para caminar.It is a perfect day for walking.
- Elena¡Vamos entonces!Let's go then!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hace, sol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
