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sol

English translation of sol

Sun

The Spanish word 'sol' translates to 'sun' in English. It is a masculine noun frequently used in various contexts. Some examples include 'el sol brilla' which means 'the sun is shining', and 'el sol está muy caliente hoy' which means 'the sun is very hot today'. The word 'sol' is also used in idiomatic expressions such as 'hace sol' which means 'it's sunny'. Another important thing to notice is that in Spanish, 'el sol' is used more frequently than just 'sol', which is equivalent to 'the sun' in English as opposed to just 'sun'. It is one of the basic terms in Spanish vocabulary, making it essential for any beginner.


Example sentences using: sol

Sol, te necesito para vivir.

English translation of Sol, te necesito para vivir.

Sun, I need you to live.

This is a metaphoric sentence often used in poetry or song lyrics. It refers to the sun as a metaphor for energy, life and optimism. It is a common expression when expressing extreme dependence.

Sale el sol después de la tormenta.

English translation of Sale el sol después de la tormenta.

The sun comes out after the storm.

This phrase is an idiomatic expression in Spanish. It means that good times always follow bad ones, or that there is always a positive aspect after a difficult or sad situation. The English equivalent would be 'after a storm comes a calm.'

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