soledad
“soledad” means “loneliness” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
loneliness
Also: isolation
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Después de la mudanza, sintió una profunda soledad.
A2After the move, she felt a profound loneliness.
La soledad puede ser difícil de manejar si no tienes amigos.
B1Loneliness can be hard to manage if you don't have friends.
solitude
Also: seclusion
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Busco la soledad de la montaña para escribir.
B1I seek the solitude of the mountain to write.
La soledad autoimpuesta le permitió meditar.
C1The self-imposed solitude allowed him to meditate.
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Quick Quiz: soledad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'soledad' to express a positive, desired state?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin term *sōlitās*, which meant 'the state of being alone.' It is related to the word *sōlus*, meaning 'alone.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'soledad' a common name for people?
Yes, Soledad is a traditional and common Spanish feminine name. It is often a shortened version of María de la Soledad, referring to the Virgin Mary's 'solitude' or sorrow after Christ's death.
What is the difference between 'soledad' and 'solo'?
'Soledad' is a noun, meaning the state or feeling itself (loneliness/solitude). 'Solo/sola' is an adjective, meaning 'alone.' You use 'solo' to describe a person ('Estoy solo'), and 'soledad' to describe the feeling ('Siento soledad').