Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sun" in Portuguese: sol
o sol
Sun in Portuguese is o sol, masculine. Say sol forte for strong sun and no sol for in the sun. Brazilians warn Cada um com seu protetor when the sol is harsh at the beach.
Beach day
O sol está forte. Passa protetor de novo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce sol
Say it
sohl
/ˈsow/
sohl — open o, one short syllable.
"Sun" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sol | sun The star and sunlight in daily talk. | The star and sunlight in daily talk. |
| sol forte | strong sun Hot, intense sunlight. | Hot, intense sunlight. |
| tomar sol | to sunbathe Beach routine. | Beach routine. |
| pôr do sol | sunset Evening sky watching. | Evening sky watching. |
| nascer do sol | sunrise Early morning. | Early morning. |
How to use sol in real life
- 1Beach day
O sol está forte. Passa protetor de novo.
The sun is strong. Put on sunscreen again.
Sol forte is a key beach warning.
- 2Choosing a seat
Vamos sentar na sombra, longe do sol.
Let's sit in the shade, away from the sun.
Longe do sol helps avoid glare and heat.
- 3Evening plans
Quero ver o pôr do sol na laje.
I want to watch the sunset on the rooftop.
Pôr do sol is sunset.
Mistakes English speakers make with sol
Incorrect: A sol está quente.
Correct: O sol está quente.
Sol is masculine: o sol.
Incorrect: Eu quero take sun.
Correct: Eu quero tomar sol.
Use tomar sol for sunbathe.
Good to know
Sun talk is constant in coastal Brazil: horário de verão memories, protetor solar, and late afternoons chasing a pôr do sol. Midday sol can be intense, so locals often plan outdoor plans for morning or late day.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at the beach at noon
ChatPal
Nossa, que sol! Trouxe guarda-sol?
Wow, what sun! Did you bring a beach umbrella?
You
Trouxe. Sem isso esse sol derrete a gente.
I did. Without it this sun melts us.
ChatPal
Vamos molhar os pés e depois fugir um pouco do sol.
Let's wet our feet and then escape the sun a bit.
You
Boa. Depois a gente volta para o sol com protetor.
Good. Later we'll go back into the sun with sunscreen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sun" in Portuguese
How do I say sunny?
Ensolarado for a sunny day, or just O sol está forte for intense sun.
How do I say sunset?
Pôr do sol.
Is sol masculine?
Yes: o sol, um sol lindo.
What is tomar sol?
To sunbathe or spend time in the sun on purpose.
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