Singular (en. Singular)
/siŋˈɡy.lar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Grammatical form that designates a single being or thing.
The noun 'table' is in singular.
El sustantivo 'mesa' está en singular.
Characteristics of something that is distinct or different.
His style is singular and unlike any other.
Su estilo es singular y no se parece a ningún otro.
adjective
That stands out for being special or exceptional.
She has a singular talent for music.
Ella tiene un talento singular para la música.
Etymology
From Latin 'singularis', which means 'alone' or 'individual'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in singular
Referring to something that occurs in a single unit.
en singular
in singular and plural
Refers to the forms that nouns take in one and several units.
en singular y plural
Related Words
plural
Form that denotes more than one individual or thing.
plural
individual
Belonging to a single being or thing.
individual
exceptional
That is distinct from the regular or stands out for its qualities.
excepcional
Slang Meanings
Someone who is exceptional in their behavior or personality.
That guy is singular; he always does what he wants.
Ese tipo es singular, siempre hace lo que le da la gana.
A situation that is unusual or striking.
It was a singular party; I had never seen anything like it.
Fue una fiesta singular, nunca había visto algo así.