Significado
The act of lying in the sun to get a tan.
Contexto cultural
The 'vacaciones de sol y playa' are a staple of Spanish life. Benidorm and the Costa del Sol are iconic locations dedicated almost entirely to this activity. In Mexico, 'asolearse' is often used interchangeably with 'tomar el sol', but 'tomar el sol' sounds slightly more like a planned leisure activity. In Mar del Plata, the most famous beach city, 'tomar el sol' is often accompanied by drinking 'mate', a traditional herbal tea. Sunbathing is often a social event with music (Reggaeton, Salsa) rather than a quiet activity.
Use the article
Always remember the 'el' in 'tomar el sol' to sound more natural in Spain.
Don't say 'hacer'
Never say 'Yo hago sol' unless you are a sun god!
Significado
The act of lying in the sun to get a tan.
Use the article
Always remember the 'el' in 'tomar el sol' to sound more natural in Spain.
Don't say 'hacer'
Never say 'Yo hago sol' unless you are a sun god!
Lizarding
Try using 'lagartear' with Spanish friends for a laugh—they'll be impressed by your slang!
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'tomar el sol'.
Hoy hace muy buen tiempo, yo ________ en la terraza.
The subject is 'yo', so we conjugate 'tomar' as 'tomo'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Spanish expression:
'Tomar el sol' is the fixed idiom for sunbathing.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: ¿Qué hiciste en la playa? B: Pues, nada especial, solo ________.
The speaker is talking about themselves in the past (Preterite).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a beach bar and your friend is lying on a towel.
This describes the action of sunbathing.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Tomar vs. Hacer
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHoy hace muy buen tiempo, yo ________ en la terraza.
The subject is 'yo', so we conjugate 'tomar' as 'tomo'.
Select the natural Spanish expression:
'Tomar el sol' is the fixed idiom for sunbathing.
A: ¿Qué hiciste en la playa? B: Pues, nada especial, solo ________.
The speaker is talking about themselves in the past (Preterite).
You are at a beach bar and your friend is lying on a towel.
This describes the action of sunbathing.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasBoth are understood, but 'tomar el sol' is the standard, more common version in Spain and formal writing.
Yes! It's very common to say 'El perro está tomando el sol'.
'Tomar el sol' is the activity (lying there), while 'broncearse' is the goal or result (getting the tan).
No, 'tomar' is not reflexive. You don't say 'me tomo el sol'.
Use 'Me quemé con el sol' or 'Me quemé tomando el sol'.
Yes, people often say 'aprovechar el sol' or 'tomar el sol de invierno' when it's cold but sunny.
It's a synonym used mostly in Latin America, sometimes implying just being out in the sun rather than lying down.
No, even though 'tomar' can mean 'to drink', 'beber' is never used in this idiom.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, in 95% of cases, the definite article is required.
Frases relacionadas
Broncearse
similarTo get a tan
Asolearse
synonymTo sun oneself
Quemarse
contrastTo get burned
Hacer sol
builds onTo be sunny
Gafas de sol
specialized formSunglasses
