Significado
Spending time outdoors.
Contexto cultural
Italians often spend the entire day 'al sole' at 'stabilimenti balneari', but they strictly follow a schedule: sun in the morning, shade during the 'contora' (hottest hours), and sun again in the late afternoon. In many Italian cities, the side of the street that is 'al sole' is preferred in winter, while the 'ombra' side is preferred in summer. Real estate prices can even vary based on whether an apartment is 'al sole'. There is a traditional belief in 'prendere aria e sole' (getting air and sun) as a cure-all for children, reflecting a deep trust in the Mediterranean climate. In the South, the sun is so intense that 'essere al sole' in July is often avoided by locals, who prefer the cool interiors of stone houses.
The 'A' Rule
Remember that for light and heat sources, Italian often uses 'a'. You are 'al sole' (at the sun) and 'al fuoco' (at the fire).
Gender Agreement
If you say 'I have been in the sun', remember: 'Sono stato' (male) or 'Sono stata' (female).
Significado
Spending time outdoors.
The 'A' Rule
Remember that for light and heat sources, Italian often uses 'a'. You are 'al sole' (at the sun) and 'al fuoco' (at the fire).
Gender Agreement
If you say 'I have been in the sun', remember: 'Sono stato' (male) or 'Sono stata' (female).
Small Talk
Commenting on being 'al sole' is a perfect way to start a conversation with an Italian neighbor on a balcony or at a park.
Stare vs Essere
Use 'stare' if you want to sound more like a native when talking about relaxing: 'Mi piace stare al sole'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing articulated preposition.
Oggi fa caldo, voglio stare ___ sole.
In Italian, the standard phrase is 'al sole'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a group of women?
Choose the correct past tense:
The past participle 'stato' must agree in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with the subject.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Perché hai spostato la sedia? B: Perché lì c'era l'ombra, qui invece posso _______.
'Essere al sole' is the natural way to describe being in a sunny spot.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling a friend that your balcony gets a lot of light.
This is the standard way to describe a sunny location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
State vs Action
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosOggi fa caldo, voglio stare ___ sole.
In Italian, the standard phrase is 'al sole'.
Choose the correct past tense:
The past participle 'stato' must agree in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with the subject.
A: Perché hai spostato la sedia? B: Perché lì c'era l'ombra, qui invece posso _______.
'Essere al sole' is the natural way to describe being in a sunny spot.
You are telling a friend that your balcony gets a lot of light.
This is the standard way to describe a sunny location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTechnically no. 'Nel sole' would imply you are inside the star itself. Use 'al sole' for sunlight exposure.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, your boss, or a doctor.
The opposite is 'essere all'ombra' (to be in the shade).
'Soleggiato' is an adjective for places (a sunny room). 'Essere al sole' is for the subject experiencing the sun.
Yes! 'Il mio cane è sempre al sole' is a very common sentence.
Yes, especially to describe seeking warmth. 'Mettiamoci al sole' is common on cold, clear days.
You can say 'Ero al sole' (imperfect) or 'Sono stato/a al sole' (past perfect).
You can say 'essere un po' al sole'.
A solarium is a place to 'essere al sole' indoors, but the phrase usually implies natural light.
Yes, 'La casa è al sole' means the house gets a lot of direct sunlight.
Frases relacionadas
stare al sole
similarTo stay/remain in the sun
prendere il sole
specialized formTo sunbathe
mettersi al sole
builds onTo move into the sun
all'ombra
contrastIn the shade
sotto il sole
similarUnder the sun
