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"Tomar sol" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to sunbathe", and "tomar el sol" is an intransitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "to sunbathe". Learn more about the difference between "tomar sol" and "tomar el sol" below.
tomar sol(
toh
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mahr
sohl
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to sunbathe
Ahora más tarde voy a ir al área de la piscina a tomar sol por un rato.Later today, I'm going to the pool area to sunbathe for a bit.
El médico me aconsejó tomar sol en invierno para combatir la depresión.My doctor advised me to sunbathe in the winter to combat depression.
tomar el sol(
toh
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mahr
ehl
sohl
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to sunbathe
Ponte bloqueador solar si vas a tomar el sol en la playa.Use sunscreen if you are going to sunbathe on the beach.
