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singular

seen-goo-LAR/siŋɡuˈlaɾ/

“singular” means “unique” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

unique

Also: extraordinary, odd
Adjectivem or fB1
A single bright blue bird standing in a group of many yellow birds.

📝 In Action

Ella tiene un talento singular para la pintura.

B1

She has a unique talent for painting.

Fue un suceso singular que nadie pudo explicar.

B2

It was an extraordinary event that no one could explain.

Es una persona de una belleza singular.

C1

She is a person of remarkable beauty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • común (common)
  • vulgar (ordinary/common)

Common Collocations

  • belleza singular – unique beauty
  • talento singular – remarkable talent

singular

Adjectivem or fA1
A single red apple sitting alone on a plain wooden table.

📝 In Action

El plural de 'luz' es 'luces', pero la palabra 'luz' está en singular.

A1

The plural of 'luz' is 'luces', but the word 'luz' is in the singular form.

Escribe esta frase en singular.

A1

Write this sentence in the singular.

La primera persona del singular es 'yo'.

A2

The first person singular is 'yo' (I).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • en singular – in the singular form
  • primera persona del singular – first person singular (I)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "singular" in Spanish:

extraordinary→odd→singular→unique→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: singular

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence uses 'singular' to mean 'unique'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
singularidad(uniqueness/singularity) — Noun
singularmente(singularly/uniquely) — Adverb
singularizar(to distinguish/make stand out) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'singularis,' which means 'single' or 'alone.' It comes from 'singuli,' meaning 'one by one.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: singularFrench: singulierItalian: singolare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'singular' always mean 'strange'?

Not necessarily. While it can mean 'odd' or 'peculiar,' it is more often used as a compliment to mean 'one-of-a-kind' or 'extraordinary.'

How do I make 'singular' plural?

Simply add '-es' to the end: 'singulares.' For example: 'Son casos singulares' (They are unique cases).

Can I use 'singular' for people?

Yes! Describing a person as 'singular' usually means they have a very distinct personality or stand out from the crowd.