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"Solo" is an adjective which is often translated as "alone", and "a solas" is a phrase which is also often translated as "alone". Learn more about the difference between "solo" and "a solas" below.
solo(
soh
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loh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. on one's own
¿Prefieres ver películas sola, o con amigos?Do you prefer to watch movies on your own, or with friends?
2. (lonesome)
a. lonely
Me sentía muy sola cuando llegué a Tokio por primera vez.I felt very lonely when I arrived in Tokyo for the first time.
3. (sole)
a. single
Este cuarto tiene un solo clóset, pero tenemos mucha ropa.This room has a single closet, but we have a lot of clothes.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a solas(
ah
soh
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lahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. alone
A Marcos le gusta estar a solas, escuchando música o leyendo un libro.Marcos likes to be alone, listening to music or reading a book.
b. on one's own
No es fácil encontrarte de pronto a solas, sin nadie que te de una mano.It's not easy to suddenly find yourself on your own, with nobody to lend you a hand.
