el sol

the sun

Example Sentence

El sol calienta la piel por la tarde.

The sun warms the skin in the afternoon.

Meaning

El sol means "the sun." It is used for weather, warmth, and sunlight in general.

Common Phrases

  • tomar el sol — to sunbathe
  • al sol — in the sun / under the sun

Example

El sol pega fuerte en la tarde.

The sun is really strong in the afternoon.

Common Mistake

Mixing up meanings: la sola is not "the sun." The correct word is el sol.