Solos (en. Alone)

/ˈso.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of being without another person.
I prefer to be alone to concentrate.
Prefiero estar solos para concentrarme.
Group of people acting without company.
The musicians played solo during the concert.
Los músicos tocaron en solos durante el concierto.
adjective
Not accompanied.
Today I feel more comfortable working alone.
Hoy me siento más cómodo trabajando solos.
Performed individually.
The exercise was carried out by students alone.
El ejercicio fue realizado por alumnos solos.

Etymology

From Latin 'solus', meaning 'alone' or 'unique'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be alone
Not having company.
estar solos
to do something alone
Carrying out an activity without the help of others.
hacer algo solos
to feel alone
Having the feeling of not having emotional company.
sentirse solos

Related Words

solo
Performed without company; in music, a part played by a single instrument or voice.
solo
lonely
Living or being alone, away from the company of others.
solitario
solitude
State of being alone or isolated.
solitud

Slang Meanings

Doing something on one's own.
After some issues, I decided to go on the trip alone.
Después de unos problemas, decidí ir solos al viaje.
Spending time without company.
This weekend I'm going to be alone at home.
Este fin de semana voy a estar solos en casa.