Noun
/sol/
In Spanish, "sol" primarily refers to the sun, the star at the center of our solar system. It symbolizes warmth, light, and vitality. The term is also used in music, specifically to denote the fifth note of the scale in solfège, corresponding to "G" in the English notation.
"Sol" is commonly used in both written and oral contexts, with a slight preference for oral due to its frequent appearance in everyday conversations, songs, and cultural references.
El sol brilla intensamente hoy.
The sun shines brightly today.
En la clase de música, aprendimos sobre la nota sol.
In music class, we learned about the note "G".
"Sol" appears frequently in idiomatic expressions that convey various meanings related to light, positivity, and clarity.
Hacer sol
To be sunny
Ejemplo: Hoy va a hacer sol, así que planeo salir al parque.
Example: It’s going to be sunny today, so I plan to go to the park.
Ver el sol
To see the light (understand something clearly)
Ejemplo: Después de muchas dudas, finalmente vi el sol en este asunto.
Example: After many doubts, I finally saw the light in this matter.
Sol a sol
From dawn to dusk
Ejemplo: Trabajamos sol a sol para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
Example: We worked from dawn to dusk to finish the project on time.
El sol no se puede tapar con un dedo
You cannot hide the truth
Ejemplo: No puedes ocultar tus errores; el sol no se puede tapar con un dedo.
Example: You cannot hide your mistakes; you cannot hide the truth.
The word "sol" comes from the Latin "sol," which means "sun." This Latin term has roots in Proto-Indo-European *s°el-, meaning "to shine."
Synonyms: - Luz (light) - Astro (star)
Antonyms: - Luna (moon) - Oscuridad (darkness)