(en. Sw)

/so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates being alone or in solitude.
She lives alone in that house.
Ella vive só en esa casa.
Indicates that something is exclusive or unique.
Only you can help me with this.
Só tú puedes ayudarme con esto.
Used in expressions to emphasize.
I only knew that you would come.
Yo sabía só que tú vendrías.

Etymology

From the Latin 'solus', which means alone or unique.

Common Phrases and Expressions

only for you
Indicates that something is exclusive to one person.
sólo para ti
to be alone
Being in solitude or abandonment.
estar só
only know
Expression that indicates having knowledge of something only.
sólo sé

Related Words

lonely
That is alone or lives in solitude.
solitario
solitude
State of being alone or apart.
soledad

Slang Meanings

To be without company.
I feel alone this weekend.
Me siento só este fin de semana.
To feel excluded.
Sometimes I feel like I'm alone in this group.
A veces creo que estoy só en este grupo.