la
feminine
/soleˈðað/
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Translation
loneliness, solitude
Word origin
From Latin solitas, solitatem ('aloneness'), from solus ('alone').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- solitatem
- English cognates
- solitude, sole
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralsoledades
Examples
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Sometimes solitude helps you to think calmly.
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She sat on a bench and enjoyed her solitude.
muchas .
Loneliness can be hard for many older people.
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He looks for a little solitude to read in peace.
gran .
After the move she felt a great loneliness.
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