Solterón (en. Bachelor)

/sol.te.ˈɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A man who is not married and who is often considered so due to his age or lifestyle.
That bachelor has decided never to marry.
Ese solterón ha decidido no casarse nunca.
A man who lives alone and has an active social life.
The neighborhood bachelor organizes dinners every weekend.
El solterón del barrio organiza cenas cada fin de semana.
Refers to a man who is permanently single or has no intentions of committing.
Despite the years, he remains a happy bachelor.
A pesar de los años, sigue siendo un solterón feliz.

Etymology

Derived from 'bachelor', which comes from the Latin 'solitariō' meaning 'lonely'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

confirmed bachelor
A man who remains single throughout his life.
solterón empedernido

Related Words

single
A man who is not married.
soltero
singleness
The status of someone who is not married.
soltería
engaged
A person who is in a serious relationship but not married.
comprometido

Slang Meanings

A guy who does not want to take on responsibilities in a relationship.
That bachelor is a true free spirit.
Ese solterón es un verdadero chico libre.
A man who enjoys the single life without commitments.
He is a bachelor who travels non-stop.
Él es un solterón que viaja sin parar.