Meaning
To expose oneself to the sun.
Cultural Background
Sunbathing is a national pastime, especially in coastal cities like Rio de Janeiro. Sunbathing is popular in the Algarve region, often referred to as 'apanhar sol'. The sun is a constant presence, and the phrase is used to describe relaxing on the beautiful beaches. The islands have a strong beach culture where sunbathing is a daily leisure activity.
Regional variation
If you are in Portugal, use 'apanhar sol'. In Brazil, 'tomar banho de sol' or 'pegar um sol' are perfect.
Sun safety
Always remember to use sunscreen when you 'tomar banho de sol'!
Meaning
To expose oneself to the sun.
Regional variation
If you are in Portugal, use 'apanhar sol'. In Brazil, 'tomar banho de sol' or 'pegar um sol' are perfect.
Sun safety
Always remember to use sunscreen when you 'tomar banho de sol'!
Natural flow
Use 'tomar um solzinho' to sound extra friendly and casual.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Eu gosto de __________ na praia.
The correct collocation is 'tomar banho de sol'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Only 'tomar banho de sol' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the Portuguese phrase with its English meaning.
Match: Tomar banho de sol
Tomar banho de sol means to sunbathe.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vamos à praia? B: Sim, quero __________.
The verb 'tomar' is required for this collocation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu gosto de __________ na praia.
The correct collocation is 'tomar banho de sol'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Only 'tomar banho de sol' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Tomar banho de sol means to sunbathe.
A: Vamos à praia? B: Sim, quero __________.
The verb 'tomar' is required for this collocation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, you can use it for the pool, park, or even your backyard.
Yes, it's very common to say 'o cachorro está tomando banho de sol'.
It is neutral and casual, not formal.
They are interchangeable, but 'banho de sol' sounds slightly more descriptive.
Yes, 'de' is essential for the phrase.
No, that is incorrect. Use 'de'.
Yes, it is widely understood.
It sounds like 'SOH-w'.
Only if asked about your hobbies.
No, it's a standard collocation.
You can say 'tomar banho de sol' or 'tomar um bronze'.
Yes, it's very common in casual texts.
Related Phrases
Pegar um sol
synonymTo get some sun
Apanhar sol
synonymTo catch sun
Ficar no sol
similarTo stay in the sun
Tomar um bronze
similarTo get a tan
