Spanish Word of the Day: ‘Resol’

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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Resol'
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Resol is a beautiful, poetic-sounding word meaning sunlight or the sun’s glare.

Example

  • ¡El resol me molesta mucho los ojos!

        The sun’s glare really bothers my eyes!

Pronunciation:

reh-sohl

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This word of the day has been contributed by LAE Madrid, the leading Spanish academy in Madrid. Accredited by the Insitituto Cervantes, it offers Spanish courses for all levels and also has Spanish classes for kids and families.

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