solas
“solas” means “alone” in Spanish (referring to two or more females).
alone, by themselves
Also: unaccompanied
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Las amigas estaban solas en el parque después del cierre.
A2The friends were alone in the park after closing time.
Ellas prefieren trabajar solas para concentrarse mejor.
B1They prefer to work by themselves to concentrate better.
No me gusta dejar a mis perras solas por mucho tiempo.
B1I don't like to leave my female dogs alone for a long time.
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Comes directly from the Latin word *sōlus*, meaning 'by oneself' or 'unaccompanied.' The Spanish word has maintained this core meaning, adding the necessary forms for gender and number.
First recorded: Documented in Spanish since the earliest Romance texts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'solas' and 'solos'?
'Solas' is used when referring to two or more female people or things being alone. 'Solos' is used when referring to a group of males, or a mixed group of males and females, being alone.
Does 'solas' ever mean 'only'?
No. The word that means 'only' or 'just' is the adverb *solo* (without the accent mark, which used to be required but is now optional). The adjective forms (solo, sola, solos, solas) always mean 'alone.'