Soledad (en. Solitude)

/so.le.ðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of being without company or social contact.
Loneliness can be painful for many people.
La soledad puede ser dolorosa para muchas personas.
Feeling of sadness or helplessness due to lack of company.
In moments of solitude, we reflect on our lives.
En momentos de soledad, reflexionamos sobre nuestra vida.
Situation in which a person finds themselves isolated or apart from others.
Loneliness in old age can be difficult to bear.
La soledad en la vejez puede ser difícil de sobrellevar.

Etymology

From Latin 'solitas', which means 'solitude' or 'isolation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chosen solitude
Situation in which a person chooses to be alone.
soledad elegida
shared solitude
Feeling of loneliness experienced in a group.
soledad compartida
to speak in solitude
To express thoughts or feelings aloud, even when there is no audience.
hablar en soledad

Related Words

alone
That is without company.
solo
isolation
Situation of being separated from others.
aislamiento
desolation
State of deep sadness and loneliness.
desolación

Slang Meanings

To be 'in the moon'
Sometimes I feel like I'm in the moon when I'm in solitude.
A veces me siento en la luna cuando estoy en soledad.
To be 'alone like a dog'
I was alone like a dog this weekend.
Me quedé solo como un perro este fin de semana.