solo vs. mismo?
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If I wanted to say "I rode on a plane by myself," would I say "Volé en un avión por mí mismo" or "Volé sola en un avión"? Is there a difference?
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updated Aug 7, 2010
posted by drawthesun
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I would say that "por mi mismo" means "without anyone's help", while "solo" has the meaning "without anyone around me". This is the difference.
For example:
Aprendí español por mi misma
I have learned Spanish by myself (without anyone's help)
Todo el día he estado sola en mi casa.
I have been home alone all day (without anyone around me)
updated Aug 7, 2010
edited by maria_k
posted by maria_k
Ohhh I see. Thanks for the help! - drawthesun, Aug 7, 2010
Great Answer ! Very clear, accurate explanation :) - FELIZ77, Aug 7, 2010
Nice explanation. One more thing I've been saying wrong! ;) - revmaf, Aug 7, 2010
