The term "soltero" refers to a person who is not married. It can be used both in a general sense to describe someone who is single and in a legal sense to indicate their marital status. Its frequency of use is moderate to high in both oral and written contexts, although it might more commonly appear in conversation when discussing someone's relationship status.
Juan's friend is single.
Ella decidió seguir siendo soltera por un tiempo.
She decided to remain unmarried for a while.
En la fiesta había muchos solteros buscando pareja.
The word "soltero" is often used in idiomatic expressions, reflecting cultural attitudes towards being single.
Being single is the best time to travel.
En esta sociedad, ser soltero puede tener sus ventajas.
In this society, being single can have its advantages.
Los solteros suelen tener más libertad.
Singles tend to have more freedom.
No quiero ser soltero toda mi vida.
I don’t want to be single my entire life.
El grupo de solteros organizó un evento para conocerse.
The word "soltero" comes from the Latin "solitariu," which means solitary or alone. The root emphasizes the state of being alone or single, which has evolved into its current use in the Spanish language.
"Desposado" (i.e., unmarried)
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