Solita (en. Alone)
/soˈlita/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who is without company.
She sometimes prefers to be alone and read a book.
Ella a veces prefiere estar solita y leer un libro.
It describes a state of emotional or physical loneliness.
Despite being surrounded by people, she felt alone.
A pesar de estar rodeada de gente, se sentía solita.
Used to refer to a place or situation that is uninhabited.
The house was empty after everyone moved out.
La casa estaba solita después de que todos se mudaron.
Etymology
From the Latin 'solitus', which means accustomed, and the suffix -ita which denotes diminutive or affection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be alone
To be alone or without company.
estar solita
to feel alone
To experience the feeling of loneliness.
sentirse solita
to find oneself alone
To be in a state of solitude, often involuntarily.
verse solita
Related Words
solitary
One who lives or finds oneself alone.
solitario
solitude
The state of being alone.
soledad
Slang Meanings
To be alone in a party or gathering context.
She felt alone at the party because she didn't know anyone.
Se sintió solita en la fiesta porque no conocía a nadie.
To reflect an attitude of independence or self-sufficiency.
She is very independent; she always makes her own decisions.
Ella es muy solita, siempre toma sus propias decisiones.