soltera
“soltera” means “single” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
single
Also: unmarried
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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.
single woman
Also: bachelorette
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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.
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Quick Quiz: soltera
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'soltera' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the older verb *soltar*, meaning 'to release' or 'to loosen.' Historically, being 'soltero/a' meant being released or free from the bonds of marriage.
First recorded: Late Middle Ages
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.