Spanish Phrase
Va a hacer sol y calor.
Meaning
The sentence predicts that the weather will be sunny and hot. It is a common way to give a short forecast, especially for the near future.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about the weather for the coming hours or days, such as planning a picnic, deciding what to wear, or simply making small‑talk about the forecast.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vaahacersolycalor.
Ir a + infinitivo
The construction 'ir a' + infinitive expresses a near future action, similar to 'going to' in English.
Impersonal 'hacer' for weather
'Hacer' is used impersonally to describe weather conditions, e.g., 'hace sol', 'hace calor'.
Conjunction 'y'
'y' simply links two nouns, translating to 'and'.
Nouns 'sol' and 'calor'
'sol' means 'sun' (sunny) and 'calor' means 'heat' (hot). Both are masculine singular nouns.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo estará el tiempo este fin de semana?
What will the weather be like this weekend?
Va a hacer sol y calor, así que lleva ropa ligera.
It's going to be sunny and hot, so wear light clothing.
✕Common Mistakes
Es sol y calor.
Avoid using 'ser' for weather; 'es' is only for permanent characteristics, not weather conditions.
Está haciendo sol y calor.
The verb 'estar' describes temporary states of people or objects, not general weather.
Hace los sol y los calor.
Do not add the article before 'sol' or 'calor' when using 'hacer'.
↔Alternatives
Habrá sol y calor.
There will be sun and heat.
Se espera sol y calor.
Sun and heat are expected.
El tiempo será soleado y caluroso.
The weather will be sunny and hot.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a classic ice‑breaker. The impersonal verb 'hacer' is the go‑to verb for most weather conditions (e.g., 'hace frío', 'hace viento'). Remember that 'sol' and 'calor' are nouns, so you don't say 'hace el sol' or 'hace el calor'—just 'hace sol' and 'hace calor'. In Latin America the pronunciation of 'c' before 'e' or 'i' is /s/ (e.g., /aˈseɾ/), while in Spain it is /θ/ (e.g., /aˈθeɾ/).