Solitaria (en. Lonely)

/soliˈtaɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who is found or lives apart from other people.
She prefers a solitary life in the countryside.
Ella prefiere una vida solitaria en el campo.
One that is uninhabited or deserted.
The solitary island was discovered by fishermen.
La isla solitaria fue descubierta por pescadores.
One who feels emotionally alone or isolated.
Sometimes, she feels solitary even among friends.
En ocasiones, se siente solitaria incluso entre amigos.

Etymology

From Latin 'solitarius', which means 'alone' or 'isolated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solitary thought
Reflection or meditation in solitude.
pensamiento solitario
lonely path
Route that is traveled without company.
camino solitario
solitary life
An existence in which one is alone or apart from others.
vida solitaria

Related Words

solitude
State of being alone.
soledad
hermit
Person who lives in isolation for spiritual reasons.
ermitaño
isolation
Condition of being separated or distant from others.
aislamiento

Slang Meanings

Someone who enjoys solitude.
He is a solitary, but he feels happy that way.
Es un solitario, pero se siente feliz así.
A person who avoids being in a group.
He doesn't like going out; he's a natural solitary.
No le gusta salir; es un solitario por naturaleza.