Spanish Phrase
Hace sol y calor.
Meaning
The sentence means “It’s sunny and hot.” It describes two weather conditions at the same time: clear sunshine (sol) and high temperature (calor). In Spanish the impersonal verb hacer is used to talk about weather, so the literal translation is “It makes sun and heat.”
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the current weather, especially on a bright, warm day. It works in casual conversation, travel blogs, or when planning outdoor activities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hacesolycalor
Impersonal hacer
The verb hacer is used impersonally to describe weather. It always appears in the third‑person singular (hace) regardless of the subject.
Noun sol
Sol means “sun.” In weather expressions it stays singular and does not need an article.
Conjunction y
Y means “and.” It links two weather elements without changing word order.
Noun calor
Calor means “heat” or “hot weather.” Like sol, it is used without an article in impersonal weather statements.
🗨In Conversation
Hace sol y calor.
It's sunny and hot.
¡Perfecto para ir a la playa!
Perfect for going to the beach!
✕Common Mistakes
Es sol y calor.
The verb ser is not used for weather; use hacer or estar instead.
Hace sol y calores.
Weather nouns are singular; do not pluralize calor.
↔Alternatives
Está soleado y hace calor.
It's sunny and hot.
Hay sol y calor.
There is sun and heat.
Hace buen tiempo.
The weather is nice.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, weather is normally expressed with the impersonal verb hacer (hace frío, hace viento) or with estar (está nublado). Saying “es sol” is incorrect because ser is not used for weather conditions. In some Latin American countries you’ll also hear “hace calor” alone, while in Spain people often add “soleado” (está soleado). Remember that “calor” can also refer to a feeling of warmth, so you might hear “¡Qué calor!” as an exclamation.