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soleado

so-le-ah-do/so.leˈa.ðo/

“soleado” means “sunny” in Spanish (weather or places filled with light).

sunny

Also: bright
Latin America
A vibrant landscape featuring a bright yellow sun in a clear blue sky over a green rolling hill.

📝 In Action

Hoy es un día muy soleado.

A1

Today is a very sunny day.

Prefiero vivir en un apartamento soleado.

A2

I prefer to live in a sunny apartment.

A pesar del frío, el cielo estaba despejado y soleado.

B1

Despite the cold, the sky was clear and sunny.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • día soleado – sunny day
  • tarde soleada – sunny afternoon
  • clima soleado – sunny weather

Idioms & Expressions

  • no hay sábado sin sol – Optimistic view that things always get better; literally that every Saturday has at least some sun

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "soleado" in Spanish:

bright→sunny→

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Quick Quiz: soleado

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How would you say 'a sunny morning' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
sol(sun) — Noun
solar(solar) — Adjective
asolear(to sunbathe or put in the sun) — Verb
girasol(sunflower) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'sol' (sun) combined with the suffix '-ado', which is used to turn a noun into a word that describes a state or quality.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: soleggiatoPortuguese: ensolarado

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'soleado' to describe a person's personality?

Not usually. While in English we might say someone has a 'sunny' personality, in Spanish we usually use 'alegre' (cheerful) or 'radiante' (radiant).

What is the difference between 'soleado' and 'hace sol'?

'Soleado' is a describing word (adjective) like 'sunny,' while 'hace sol' is a phrase meaning 'it's sunny' or 'the sun is out.' Both are correct, but used differently in sentences.

Is 'asoleado' the same thing?

'Asoleado' usually implies the action of having been exposed to the sun (like 'sun-drenched' or 'sun-baked'), whereas 'soleado' is the standard word for 'sunny'.