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"Solo" is a form of "solo", an adjective which is often translated as "alone". "Soltero" is a noun which is often translated as "single person". Learn more about the difference between "soltero" and "solo" below.
el soltero, la soltera(
sohl
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teh
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roh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (unmarried)
a. single person
¿Sabes si habrá solteros en la fiesta?Do you know if there will be any singles at the party?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (unmarried)
a. single
Es una madre soltera, así que siempre está muy ocupada.She's a single mother, so she is always very busy.
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).
