How to Say ‘Oh, sun, come,’ in Portuguese
Ô, sol, vem,
oh sol vem
[oh sol vem]
💬 Usage Tip: Ô is an attention-calling oh, often used when speaking directly to someone or something: Ô, Maria or here Ô, sol. In Portugal you'll usually hear the o in sol quite reduced in normal speech, roughly like (sohl) but shorter and less open than many learners expect.
Phrase Breakdown
Ô
[oh]
Oh
An exclamatory expression used to attract attention or express emotion.
Ô sol, vem iluminar o meu dia.
Oh sun, come and brighten my day.
sol
[sol]
sun
The star at the center of the solar system providing light and heat.
Ô, sol, você é tão brilhante!
Oh, sun, you are so bright!
vem
[vem]
come
An imperative request for arrival or approach.
Sol, vem depressa antes que a noite caia!
Sun, come quickly before night falls!
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