sol

sun

Beginner Noun Masculine

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Pronunciation

/sɔl/

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Cultural Note

Portugal is one of Europe's sunniest countries, averaging 2,500-3,000 hours of sunshine per year. In Portugal you say 'apanhar sol' (catch sun) to mean sunbathe, while in Brazil it's 'tomar sol' (take sun).

📝 Example Sentences

Hoje está muito sol.

It's very sunny today.

Gosto de apanhar sol na praia.

I like to sunbathe at the beach.

O sol nasce cedo no verão.

The sun rises early in summer.

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Related Words

praia

beach

Noun

verão

summer

Noun

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