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.