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"Sun" in Italian: sole
il sole
Sun in Italian is il sole (SOH-leh), a masculine noun. C'è il sole means it's sunny. Sunglasses are occhiali da sole, and sunscreen is la crema solare.
Beach morning
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How to pronounce sole
Say it
SOH-leh
/ˈso.le/
Sole is SOH-leh with stress on SOH. Keep a pure o. Final e is a short eh.
"Sun" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il sole | sun The star and sunshine in talk. | The star and sunshine in talk. |
| c'è il sole | it's sunny / the sun is out Weather phrase. | Weather phrase. |
| al sole | in the sun Sitting or drying in sunshine. | Sitting or drying in sunshine. |
| occhiali da sole | sunglasses Everyday accessory phrase. | Everyday accessory phrase. |
How to use sole in real life
- 1Beach morning
Oggi c'è il sole, prendiamo gli occhiali da sole.
The sun is out today, let's take sunglasses.
C'è il sole plus occhiali da sole.
- 2Choosing a table
Sediamoci al sole o all'ombra?
Shall we sit in the sun or in the shade?
Al sole.
- 3Hot afternoon
Il sole di luglio è molto forte.
The July sun is very strong.
Il sole with a time expression.
Mistakes English speakers make with sole
Incorrect: La sole è calda.
Correct: Il sole è caldo.
Sole is masculine: il sole, caldo.
Incorrect: C'è sole il. (scrambled)
Correct: C'è il sole.
Keep the set order: c'è il sole.
Good to know
Italians chase shade at midday in summer even while loving il sole. Morning caffè al sole on a terrace is a small ritual in many towns when the season allows.
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Picking a terrace seat
ChatPal
Vuoi un tavolo al sole o sotto l'ombrellone?
Want a table in the sun or under the umbrella?
You
Al sole per cinque minuti, poi mi sposto.
In the sun for five minutes, then I'll move.
ChatPal
Ok. Il sole di oggi è dolce, non troppo forte.
Ok. Today's sun is gentle, not too strong.
You
Perfetto. Con questo sole la foto viene bene.
Perfect. With this sun the photo will look good.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sun" in Italian
How do I say it's sunny?
C'è il sole or c'è del sole. Fa sole also appears in speech.
Is sole masculine?
Yes: il sole. Adjectives: sole caldo, sole forte.
How do I say sunglasses?
Occhiali da sole.
How do I say sunscreen?
La crema solare or la protezione solare.
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