/solˈteɾo/

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Translation

single, unmarried; (noun) bachelor

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Word origin

From Latin solitarius ('solitary, alone'), from solus ('alone'). The same root gives English 'solitary' and 'sole'.

Origin
Latin
Root
solitarius
English cognates
solitary, sole

Grammar

Femininesoltera
Masc pluralsolteros
Fem pluralsolteras

Examples

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My brother is still single at forty.

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She is a single mother with two children.

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At the party there were many single men.

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I prefer to be single for now.

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They organised a stag party for him.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 10: soltero, criar, aeropuerto and 7 more words.