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"Alone" is an adverb which is often translated as "solo", and "oneself" is a pronoun which is often translated as "uno mismo". Learn more about the difference between "alone" and "oneself" below.
alone(
uh
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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).
adverb
a. solo
I don't feel comfortable when I'm home alone.No me siento cómodo cuando estoy en casa solo.
b. a solas
We were alone after dinner.Estuvimos a solas después de la cena.
a. solo
Your parents alone can give you permission.Solo tus papás te pueden dar permiso.
b. solamente
You alone know what decision will make you happy.Solamente tú sabes qué decisión te hará feliz.
a. solo
He likes to work alone.Le gusta trabajar solo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. a solas
We were alone after dinner.Estuvimos a solas después de la cena.
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oneself(
wuhn
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sehlf
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. uno mismo
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(third person singular)
It's far better to rely on oneself than to depend on others.Es mucho mejor depender de uno mismo que depender de otros.
b. una misma
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
(third person singular)
There is nothing more satisfying than learning to make repairs oneself.No hay nada más satisfactorio que aprender a hacer reparaciones una misma.
a. se (third person singular)
It is of the utmost importance to know how to conduct oneself in these types of settings.Es de suma importancia saber cómo conducirse en estos tipos de ámbitos.
a. sí mismo (third person singular)
It isn't always easy to talk about oneself with strangers.No siempre es fácil hablar de sí mismo con desconocidos.
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