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"Alone" is an adverb which is often translated as "solo", and "on its own" is an adverb which is also often translated as "solo". Learn more about the difference between "alone" and "on its own" below.
alone(
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lon
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (by oneself)
on its own(
an
ihts
on
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (alone)
2. (unaided)
a. por su cuenta
The island can't survive this disaster on its own; it needs our help.La isla no puede sobrevir este desastre por su cuenta; necesita nuestra ayuda.
b. por sí solo
A robot can finish the task on its own in less than an hour.Un robot puede terminar la tarea por sí solo en menos de una hora.
c. por sí mismo
The company could not have developed the technology on its own without significant investment from overseas.La compañía no puede haber desarrollado la tecnología por sí misma sin alguna inversión importante exterior.
