solitaria
“solitaria” means “lonely” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lonely, solitary
Also: secluded, loner
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Ella es una mujer muy solitaria y casi nunca sale.
A2She is a very solitary woman and almost never goes out.
Caminaba por una calle solitaria en medio de la noche.
B1She was walking down a lonely street in the middle of the night.
Me siento un poco solitaria desde que te fuiste.
A2I feel a bit lonely since you left.
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El médico le recetó medicamentos para eliminar la solitaria.
B2The doctor prescribed medicine to get rid of the tapeworm.
Tener la solitaria puede causar pérdida de peso.
B2Having a tapeworm can cause weight loss.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: solitaria
Question 1 of 2
If you want to describe an empty, quiet beach using a feminine word, which would you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'solitarius', which comes from 'solus' meaning 'alone'. The parasite meaning comes from the idea that it lives 'alone' in the host's body.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'solitaria' for a man?
No, if you are describing a man, you must change the ending to 'o' and say 'solitario'.
Is 'solitaria' always a bad thing?
Not necessarily. While it can mean 'lonely' (sad), it can also simply mean 'solitary' or 'quiet' (like a peaceful house or a person who enjoys their own company).