/soliˈtaɾjo/
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Translation
solitary, lonely
Word origin
From Latin solitarius, from solus ('alone'). The same root gives English 'solitary', 'solitude' and 'sole'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- solitarius
- English cognates
- solitary, solitude, sole
Grammar
Femininesolitaria
Masc pluralsolitarios
Fem pluralsolitarias
Examples
colina.
He lives in a lonely house at the top of the hill.
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He was a solitary man who barely spoke to anyone.
amanecer.
We took a solitary walk along the beach at dawn.
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Why do you feel so lonely lately?
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A solitary tree grew in the middle of the field.
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