Sotero (en. Bachelor)

/soˈteɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a man who is not married.
My brother is a bachelor who enjoys his freedom.
Mi hermano es un sotero que disfruta de su libertad.
It can refer to a man whose partner is not officially committed.
Even though they have been together for years, he is still considered a bachelor.
Aunque llevan años juntos, él sigue siendo considerado un sotero.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sutor' which means 'one who has not been tied in marriage.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

golden bachelor
A single man considered attractive and successful.
sotero de oro

Related Words

bachelorhood
State or condition of being single.
soltería
single
Male person who is not married.
soltero

Slang Meanings

Man who enjoys the single life.
He is a hard-core bachelor, he never wants to commit.
Él es un sotero empedernido, nunca quiere comprometerse.
Bachelor by choice, who prefers to be alone.
He always says he is a bachelor by choice and has no plans to marry.
Siempre dice que es sotero por elección y que no tiene planes de casarse.