Kilo Lingo

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.

.

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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This word is part of lesson 56.