soltera
/soh-LTER-ah/
single
Visualizing soltera as an adjective meaning "single" (unmarried).
📝 In Action
Mi hermana mayor es soltera y vive en Madrid.
A1My older sister is single and lives in Madrid.
Ella prefiere estar soltera por ahora; no busca pareja.
A2She prefers to be single for now; she is not looking for a partner.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'soltera' is a description (adjective), it must match the person it describes. Use 'soltera' for females and 'soltero' for males.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up gender
Mistake: "Mi amigo es soltera."
Correction: Mi amigo es soltero. (Use the masculine form 'soltero' for a male friend.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
Use the verb 'ser' (to be) to describe the permanent state of being single: 'Ella es soltera.' (She is single.)
Visualizing soltera as a noun meaning "single woman."
📝 In Action
La soltera disfrutó de sus vacaciones con sus amigas.
A2The single woman enjoyed her vacation with her friends.
Hay muchas solteras buscando apartamentos en esta zona.
B1There are many single women looking for apartments in this area.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Person
You can use 'la soltera' just like you would use 'la mujer' (the woman) to refer directly to a person who is single.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Plural Form
To talk about multiple single women, simply add an 's': 'las solteras'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: soltera
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'soltera' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'soltera' and 'sola'?
'Soltera' means unmarried or not in a relationship (marital status). 'Sola' means 'alone' (physical state or feeling). A single woman ('soltera') might not be alone ('sola') if she is surrounded by friends.
How do I make 'soltera' plural?
To talk about more than one single woman, just add an 's' to the end: 'solteras'.