Spanish Conversation · Level 95
60 words
Spanish word
solterón
Pronunciation
IPA/solteˈɾon/
Meaning
- masculine nounbachelor
Example
Mi padre es solterón y vive con su perro.
My father is a bachelor and lives with his dog.
More examples
Es un solterón empedernido que evita las bodas.
He is a confirmed bachelor who avoids weddings.
Core concept
Longtime single man who is often the subject of teasing.
Common phrases
ser un solterón
be a bachelor
tener fama de solterón
have a reputation as a bachelor
solterón empedernido
confirmed bachelor
Similar words
soltero: Man who is unmarried at any age and neutral in tone.
hombre solo: Man living alone, focusing on solitary day-to-day life rather than marital status.
soltería: Unmarriedness; the fact of living without a spouse or partner.
viudo: Man whose partner has died, continuing life as a widower.
Definition in Spanish
Hombre no casado, usado especialmente para un varón que lleva mucho tiempo soltero o que es mayor; suele tener tono burlón o afectuoso.
Word origin
Formed by adding -ón to soltero, where soltero derives from Latin solitarius/solus 'alone', and the suffix turns a neutral 'unmarried man' into a more emphatic or jocular label.
Usage tips
- The term is masculine and frequently affectionate, while the feminine solterona tends to carry harsher, more derogatory overtones, so gender matters for tone.