Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
soledad
Pronunciation
IPA/soleˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounloneliness
Example
Siento soledad cuando estoy lejos de mi familia.
I feel lonely when I am away from my family.
More examples
La soledad a veces inspira creatividad.
Loneliness sometimes inspires creativity.
Core concept
An empty room with a single chair and light coming through a window.
Common phrases
sentir soledad
feel lonely
estar en soledad
be alone
vivir en soledad
live alone
Similar words
aislamiento: Physical or social isolation in which a person is cut off from others.
tristeza: Pronounced sadness or gloom that dulls interest and liveliness.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento de tristeza o vacío por la ausencia de compañía o apoyo emocional.
Word origin
Derived from Latin solitudo (from solus 'alone') via Old Spanish soledat, with the suffix -tud marking a state or condition.
Usage tips
- Soledad often implies emotional pain or lack of support rather than mere physical being alone, so it commonly appears with verbs like sentir ('to feel').