solitaria - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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solitaria (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "solitaria" is an adjective in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/so.liˈtaɾi.a/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Solitaria" is used to describe something or someone that is alone, lonely, or isolated. In zoology and parasitology, it often refers to animals or organisms that live alone or have a solitary lifestyle. The term can also denote a state of being alone as a preference or due to circumstance.

In general usage, "solitaria" can refer to: 1. A person's preference for solitude. 2. An animal's behavior or lifestyle. 3. A metaphorical sense of emotional isolation.

The frequency of use is relatively high, particularly in written contexts, though it is also common in spoken language when discussing emotional states or zoological terms.

Example Sentences

  1. La ardilla es un animal solitaria que no vive en grupos.
  2. The squirrel is a solitary animal that does not live in groups.

  3. Después de la muerte de su esposo, ella se volvió más solitaria.

  4. After her husband's death, she became more solitary.

  5. El pez solitaria vive en aguas profundas y oscuras.

  6. The solitary fish lives in deep and dark waters.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "solitaria" can be found in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, often conveying themes of loneliness or solitude.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. "El camino de la vida es a veces solitaria."
  2. "The path of life is sometimes solitary."

  3. "En la tristeza hay momentos de soledad solitaria."

  4. "In sadness, there are moments of solitary loneliness."

  5. "Su vida se tornó solitaria tras el desamor."

  6. "Her life became solitary after the heartbreak."

  7. "A veces, la soledad es una elección solitaria."

  8. "Sometimes, solitude is a solitary choice."

  9. "Encontré paz en mi vida solitaria, lejos del bullicio."

  10. "I found peace in my solitary life, away from the hustle and bustle."

Etymology

The word "solitaria" comes from the Latin "solitarius," which means "alone, solitary." The root "sol-" pertains to being alone, reflecting the concept of isolation or singularity.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - solitaria (solitary) - aislada (isolated) - sola (alone)

Antonyms: - acompañada (accompanied) - social (sociable) - en grupo (in a group)



23-07-2024