Lone in Spanish 🇪🇸

Solitario – solitary – lone

SOLITARIO is a cognate of solitary, which is another word for LONE (or alone).

SOLITARIO = LONE

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Pronunciation

Normal speech: soh-lee-TAH-reeoh
IPA: soliˈtaɾjo

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Trivia

The Spanish word for “solitaire” (the card game) is also “solitario”

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Mnemonic

Think of the English word “solitary” to remember the meaning

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Usage

Used to describe someone who is alone or solitary, but also used for some>thing< that is solitary or alone

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Origin

From the Latin word “solitarius,” meaning solitary or alone

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solitario info.

Tips to remember the word “solitario” include associating it with “solo,” which also means alone in Spanish and is similar to “solo” in English, signifying a singular or individual performance. The root “soli-” often relates to being alone, as in “soliloquy” in English, where someone speaks their thoughts aloud when by themselves.

“Solitario” generally means someone who is alone or prefers to be alone, or an object that is isolated. It can also describe a place that is deserted or uninhabited. To reinforce the meaning, you could think of a solitary confinement in a prison, which is called “confinamiento solitario” in Spanish, where inmates are kept alone.

Other Spanish words that have a similar meaning to “solitario” include:
– Aislado (isolated)
– Solo (alone)
– Apartado (secluded)

In some contexts, “solitario” can also refer to a card game equivalent to the English “solitaire.” It can denote someone who is a loner by nature, often preferring their own company.

Here are some example sentences using “solitario”:

1. El caminante recorría el sendero solitario en la montaña. (The hiker was traveling the lonely path on the mountain.)
2. Después de la fiesta, se sentía solitario en la casa silenciosa. (After the party, he felt lonely in the quiet house.)
3. Prefiere vivir una vida solitaria, lejos del bullicio de la ciudad. (He prefers to live a solitary life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.)
4. El viejo castillo parecía un lugar solitario y misterioso. (The old castle seemed a solitary and mysterious place.)
5. Lleva puesto un anillo con un solitario, simbolizando su compromiso. (She is wearing a ring with a solitaire, symbolizing her engagement.) – Note: In this context, “solitario” refers to a ring with a single gemstone, usually a diamond.

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