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sol

solsol

“sol” means “sun” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

sun

Also: sunshine
NounmA1
A bright, stylized yellow sun with simple, thick rays shining against a clear blue sky background.

📝 In Action

El sol brilla mucho hoy.

A1

The sun is shining a lot today.

Vamos a la playa a tomar el sol.

A2

Let's go to the beach to sunbathe.

Necesito gafas de sol porque la luz es muy fuerte.

B1

I need sunglasses because the light is very strong.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • astro rey (king star (poetic))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tomar el sol – to sunbathe
  • puesta de sol – sunset
  • salida del sol – sunrise
  • gafas de sol – sunglasses
  • al sol – in the sun

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un sol – To be a sweetheart; to be a wonderful person.
  • de sol a sol – From dawn to dusk; all day long.
  • arrimarse al sol que más calienta – To side with the most powerful or influential person.

sol

NounmB2
Peru
A single, large, round golden coin resting on a surface, featuring a simple, raised design of a stylized sun in the center.

📝 In Action

Este café cuesta diez soles.

B2

This coffee costs ten soles.

Necesito cambiar dólares a soles peruanos.

C1

I need to exchange dollars for Peruvian soles.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • sol peruano – Peruvian sol

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sol" in Spanish:

sol→sun→sunshine→

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Quick Quiz: sol

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'sol' to mean 'sunshine' rather than the object in the sky?

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👥 Word Family▼
solar(solar) — Adjective
soleado(sunny) — Adjective
girasol(sunflower) — Noun
insolación(sunstroke) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'sōl', which meant 'sun'. This same root is the ancestor of words related to the sun in many European languages.

First recorded: Before the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Latin: sōlItalian: soleFrench: soleilPortuguese: sol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when someone calls me 'un sol'?

It's a wonderful compliment! Calling someone 'un sol' means they are a sweetheart, a ray of sunshine, or just a really kind and lovely person. For example, 'Gracias por tu ayuda, eres un sol'.

Why is the currency of Peru called 'sol'?

The name comes from Peru's history and connection to the Inca Empire, who worshipped the sun god, Inti. The name 'sol' honors this important cultural symbol.