Sola (en. Alone)

/ˈsola/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
To be alone or without company.
She feels alone in the house.
Se siente sola en la casa.
Something that is isolated or set apart.
The beach was alone and quiet.
La playa estaba sola y tranquila.
Indicates a situation of emotional solitude.
Sometimes she feels alone despite being surrounded by friends.
A veces se siente sola a pesar de estar rodeada de amigos.

Etymology

From Latin 'sola', feminine form of 'solus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be alone
It refers to being without company.
estar sola
to feel alone
To experience a sense of loneliness.
sentirse sola
alone
To be in one's own company.
a solas

Related Words

solitude
State of being alone.
soledad
alone
That has no company.
solo
isolated
Separated or apart from others.
aislado

Slang Meanings

To be in an unwanted situation of solitude.
He says he's in 'solo mode' because he doesn't want to go out.
Él dice que está 'en modo sola' porque no quiere salir.
To do things on one's own.
She prefers to do everything alone, without help from anyone.
Ella prefiere hacer todo sola, sin ayuda de nadie.