Soltero (en. Single)

/solˈte.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Marital status of a person who has not married.

Example Sentence: Juan is single and enjoys his freedom.

Juan es soltero y disfruta de su libertad.

Definition: Man who is not married.

Example Sentence: María's friend is a sought-after bachelor.

El amigo de María es un soltero codiciado.

Definition: Term used to refer to a man who does not have a formal partner.

Example Sentence: Carlos is a confirmed bachelor who does not want to commit.

Carlos es un soltero empedernido que no quiere comprometerse.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'solitarius', which means 'alone'.

Common Phrase: golden bachelor

Common Phrase Meaning: Attractive and successful single man.

soltero de oro

Common Phrase: single and not committed

Common Phrase Meaning: Person who is not in a serious relationship.

soltero y sin compromiso

Common Phrase: singles party

Common Phrase Meaning: Social gathering aimed at single people.

fiesta de solteros

Related Word: single woman

Related Word Description: Woman who is not married.

soltera

Related Word: engaged

Related Word Description: Person who has a serious partner commitment.

comprometido

Slang Meaning: Confirmed bachelor

Slang Example: He is a confirmed bachelor who has never fallen in love.

Él es un soltero empedernido que nunca se ha enamorado.

Slang Meaning: Old bachelor

Slang Example: Uncle Juan is an old bachelor who lives alone.

El tío Juan es un solterón que vive solo.