el
/ˈsol/
Translation
sun, sunlight
Word origin
From Latin sol, solem ('sun').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sol
- English cognates
- solar, solstice, parasol
Grammar
Examples
muchas .
The sun rose late today behind many clouds.
pasear .
She went for a walk every morning when there was sunshine.
.
The afternoon sun shone straight in his eyes.
, ponte .
It is very sunny, put on your hat.
plantas .
The plants seek the sun throughout the day.
.
I like to feel the sun on my face in the morning.
Used in
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