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"I'm single" in Italian: sono single
sono single
I'm single in Italian is sono single—the English loanword is everyday. Alternatives: non sono fidanzato/a or sono libero/a depending on tone.
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How to pronounce sono single
Say it
SOH-noh SING-g'l
/ˈso.no ˈsiŋ.ɡl/
Sono single: SOH-noh SING-g'l. Soft Italian vowels around the English word.
"I'm single" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sono single | I'm single Default modern. | Default modern. |
| sono libero / libera | I'm free / available Softer / dating. | Softer / dating. |
| non sono fidanzato/a | I'm not engaged/taken Clear no partner. | Clear no partner. |
| sei single? | are you single? Direct ask. | Direct ask. |
How to use sono single in real life
- 1Dating app bio chat
Nel profilo scrivo che sono single.
On the profile I write that I'm single.
Sono single.
- 2Friend curiosity
Sì, al momento sono single.
Yes, at the moment I'm single.
Softener al momento.
- 3Forms
Stato civile: sono single.
Marital status: I'm single.
Casual form talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with sono single
Incorrect: Sono singolo (for relationship status)
Correct: Sono single.
Singolo is often 'individual/one'; relationship status prefers single.
Incorrect: Sono alone.
Correct: Sono single. / Sono solo/a.
Solo is lonely/alone; single is relationship status.
Good to know
Sono single is normal in cities and on apps; older speakers may prefer non ho un partner. Asking sei single? can feel blunt—friends use softer paths. Nubile/celibe appear on formal documents more than in chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A careful conversation after a dinner party
ChatPal
Sei fidanzato o sei single?
Are you taken or are you single?
You
Sono single, sì.
I'm single, yes.
ChatPal
Ok—anch'io sono single in questo periodo.
Ok—I'm single in this period too.
You
Allora raccontami di te.
Then tell me about yourself.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm single" in Italian
I'm single?
Sono single.
Softer?
Non sono fidanzato/a.
Singolo ok?
For status, prefer single.
Are you single?
Sei single?
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