Significado
Intense sunlight, usually during summer.
Contexto cultural
The 'amiază' (midday) is traditionally a time of rest in rural areas to avoid the 'soare puternic'. Tanning is very popular, but 'soare puternic' is a constant warning in news for tourists. A 'soare puternic' without rain is the farmer's biggest fear (drought). In cities like Bucharest, 'soare puternic' leads to 'cod roșu' (red alert) for heat.
Use it as an icebreaker
In Romania, complaining about the 'soare puternic' is a national pastime in July. It's a great way to start a conversation with a stranger.
Watch the gender
Don't say 'soare puternică'. Even though 'sun' is feminine in some languages, in Romanian it's a 'he'.
Significado
Intense sunlight, usually during summer.
Use it as an icebreaker
In Romania, complaining about the 'soare puternic' is a national pastime in July. It's a great way to start a conversation with a stranger.
Watch the gender
Don't say 'soare puternică'. Even though 'sun' is feminine in some languages, in Romanian it's a 'he'.
Adverbial switch
If you want to sound more native, use it as an adverb: 'Bate soarele puternic astăzi!'
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective.
Astăzi nu ies afară pentru că este un soare ________.
'Soare' is masculine singular, so 'puternic' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to describe a very sunny day?
Alege varianta corectă:
'Soare puternic' is the standard collocation in Romanian.
Complete the dialogue.
Maria: Mergem la plajă la ora 13:00? Ion: Nu, e ________ și ne putem arde.
The context of 'getting burned' (ne putem arde) implies the sun is intense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Când spui 'soare puternic'?
Strong sun is common at high altitudes and reflects off snow.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Things you need for 'Soare Puternic'
Protection
- • Cremă solară
- • Ochelari de soare
- • Pălărie
Activities
- • Înot
- • Stat la umbră
- • Hidratare
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAstăzi nu ies afară pentru că este un soare ________.
'Soare' is masculine singular, so 'puternic' is the correct form.
Alege varianta corectă:
'Soare puternic' is the standard collocation in Romanian.
Maria: Mergem la plajă la ora 13:00? Ion: Nu, e ________ și ne putem arde.
The context of 'getting burned' (ne putem arde) implies the sun is intense.
Când spui 'soare puternic'?
Strong sun is common at high altitudes and reflects off snow.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or a waiter.
No, 'forte' is used in music or specific expressions, but never with weather.
'Soare puternic' is the light/intensity. 'Caniculă' is the weather condition of extreme heat (usually over 35°C).
You say 'Soarele este prea puternic.'
Not for the phrase itself, but people say 'te prăjește' (it fries you) to describe the effect.
Frases relacionadas
soare arzător
similarBurning sun
soare cu dinți
contrastSun with teeth
a se expune la soare
builds onTo expose oneself to the sun
insolație
specialized formSunstroke
