Spanish word

solitario

Pronunciation

IPA/soliˈtaɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivelonely

Example

Me siento solitario.

I feel lonely.

Illustration for solitario (lonely)

More examples

Encontró un rincón solitario para leer.

He found a lonely corner to read in.

Core concept

A solitary figure at a crowded party, appearing emotionally isolated.

Common phrases

  • hábitos solitarios

    solitary habits

  • rincón solitario

    lonely corner

  • paseo solitario

    solitary walk

Similar words

solo: Physically alone or unaccompanied in a place or situation.
aislado: Physically or socially isolated, separated from contact or community.
abandonado: Abandoned and left without caretaking, aid, or protection.
triste: Sad and downcast, experiencing unhappiness or sorrow.

Definition in Spanish

Que está sin compañía y percibe ausencia de apoyo o cercanía emocional.

Word origin

Spanish solitario comes from Latin solitarius, from solus 'alone', and retains the sense of being without companions or emotional support.

Usage tips

  • Solitario usually signals emotional loneliness, and Spanish contrasts ser solitario for a habitual solitary character with estar solitario for a temporary feeling.

Other meanings

  • isolatedadjective
  • aloneadjective
  • lonernoun

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