adjective

soleado

sunny

Describe un lugar o un día donde hay mucha luz del sol y el cielo está claro.

Meaning of "soleado" in English:

The Spanish adjective "soleado" means "sunny" or "sunlit." It describes a place or a moment that is illuminated by the sun or where the sun is shining brightly.


Explanation:

  • Root: The word comes from "sol" meaning "sun."
  • Suffix: The suffix "-eado" is often used in Spanish to form adjectives indicating a quality or condition associated with the root word.

So "soleado" literally refers to something that has sun on it or is characterized by sunshine.


Synonyms in Spanish:

  • Soleilado (not a common alternative, but understood)
  • Con sol (literally "with sun")
  • Luminoso (bright, often by the sun)
  • Iluminado por el sol

Antonyms in Spanish:

  • Nublado (cloudy)
  • Sombrío (shady, gloomy)
  • Oscuro (dark)
  • Tenebroso (gloomy, dark)

Example usage:

  • Un día soleado. = A sunny day.
  • La terraza está soleada por la mañana. = The terrace is sunny in the morning.

Additional meanings:

  • When used figuratively, "soleado" can refer to something positive, cheerful, or optimistic, reflecting the brightness and warmth of the sun.

To summarize:

AspectExplanation
MeaningSunny, sunlit
OriginFrom sol (sun) + -eado
Synonymsluminoso, con sol
Antonymsnublado, sombrío, oscuro

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Examples

Hoy está soleado y perfecto para un picnic.adjective

Today it is sunny and perfect for a picnic.

El clima soleado me hace feliz.adjective

The sunny weather makes me happy.

El día soleado invita a pasear por el parque.adjective

The sunny day invites a walk in the park.

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