Solitario (en. Lonely)

/sole'taɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who lives alone.
The elderly man is a solitary who rarely receives visits.
El anciano es un solitario que apenas recibe visitas.
To play alone in a card game or similar.
I enjoy playing solitaire on my computer.
Me gusta jugar al solitario en mi computadora.

Etymology

From Latin 'solitariu(m)', which means 'separated, isolated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solitary by choice
A person who prefers to be alone by their own decision.
solitario por elección
lonely island
A remote and uninhabited place.
isla solitaria

Related Words

solitude
State of being alone or removing someone from others.
soledad
isolation
Condition of being separated from others.
aislamiento

Slang Meanings

A person who prefers to socialize little.
That guy is a loner; he never goes to parties.
Ese tipo es un solitario, nunca sale a fiestas.
A card game played alone.
I relax by playing solitaire in my free time.
Me relajo jugando un solitario en mis ratos libres.