Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
solemne
Pronunciation
IPA/soˈlemne/
Meaning
- adjectivesolemn
Example
La reunión fue solemne.
The meeting was solemn.
More examples
Ella se puso solemne al hablar del tema.
She became solemn when speaking about the subject.
Core concept
A state ceremony with officials standing in formal rows.
Common phrases
estar solemne
be solemn
ponerse solemne
become solemn
con voz solemne
in a solemn voice
Similar words
formal: Keeps to prescribed attire and procedures, showing polite, official formality.
serio: Maintains serious, no-nonsense tone that signals real attention or resolve.
sobrio: Projects simple, muted elegance and calm restraint.
grave: Radiates oppressive, heavy seriousness that feels critical or alarming.
Definition in Spanish
Que se aplica a actos, palabras o gestos con tono serio, ritualizado y digno.
Word origin
From Latin solemnis 'belonging to a ceremony', adopted into Spanish to mean something fitting for ritualized, dignified acts.
Usage tips
- Usually applied to events, gestures, or words with ritual gravity rather than ordinary seriousness, and it can be used ironically to imply pompousness.