Spanish word

singular

Pronunciation

IPA/siŋguˈlaɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivedistinctive

Example

Tiene un estilo singular.

He has a distinctive style.

Illustration for singular (distinctive)

More examples

Su carácter singular lo hace memorable.

His distinctive character makes him memorable.

Core concept

A single distinctive trait.

Common phrases

  • estilo singular

    distinctive style

  • carácter singular

    distinctive character

  • rasgo singular

    distinctive trait

Similar words

particular: Characteristic limited to a specific situation, person, or thing.
especial: An unusually important or notable quality that stands out in context.
peculiar: An odd or distinctive trait that attracts attention.

Definition in Spanish

Que posee características únicas que lo distinguen de lo común.

Word origin

From Latin singularis, from singulus 'one', originally meaning 'single' and therefore 'unique'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish, único or raro are more common, while singular often sounds formal or literary.

Other meanings

  • strangeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • singularidaddistinctivenessnoun
  • singularmentedistinctivelyadverb
  • singularizarsingularizeverb

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