Kilo Lingo

/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.

.

He was a solitary man who barely spoke to anyone.

amanecer.

We took a solitary walk along the beach at dawn.

¿ ?

Why do you feel so lonely lately?

.

A solitary tree grew in the middle of the field.

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This word is part of lesson 38.