Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Lonely" in Italian: solo/a
solo/a
Lonely in Italian is often solo for a man and sola for a woman (SOH-loh / SOH-lah). Mi sento solo can mean lonely; sono solo can also mean I am alone or by myself.
After moving cities
I primi mesi mi sentivo solo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce solo/a
Say it
SOH-loh
/ˈso.lo/
Solo is SOH-loh. Sola is SOH-lah. Stress the first syllable.
"Lonely" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| solo | lonely / alone (masculine) Describing a man or boy. | Describing a man or boy. |
| sola | lonely / alone (feminine) Describing a woman or girl. | Describing a woman or girl. |
| mi sento solo/a | I feel lonely Emotional loneliness. | Emotional loneliness. |
| da solo / da sola | by myself Doing something without company. | Doing something without company. |
How to use solo/a in real life
- 1After moving cities
I primi mesi mi sentivo solo.
The first months I felt lonely.
Mi sentivo solo for loneliness.
- 2Weekend alone
Stasera resto sola a casa.
Tonight I'm staying home alone.
Sola matches feminine speaker.
- 3Checking on a friend
Non stare solo tutto il giorno.
Don't stay lonely all day.
Solo as predicate.
Mistakes English speakers make with solo/a
Incorrect: Mi sento lonely.
Correct: Mi sento solo / mi sento sola.
Use solo/sola, not English lonely.
Incorrect: Sono sola (said by a man).
Correct: Sono solo.
Match gender ending.
Good to know
Solo covers alone and lonely, so tone matters. Mi sento solo signals emotion; vado da solo is practical independence, not sadness.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend notices a quiet week
ChatPal
Ti senti solo in questi giorni?
Do you feel lonely these days?
You
Un po'. La sera sono solo in appartamento.
A bit. In the evening I'm alone in the apartment.
ChatPal
Allora esci con noi: non restare solo.
Then go out with us: don't stay lonely.
You
Grazie. Da solo mi annoio troppo.
Thanks. By myself I get too bored.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lonely" in Italian
Solo or sola?
Solo masculine, sola feminine; match the person.
How do I say I feel lonely?
Mi sento solo or mi sento sola.
Does solo also mean only?
Yes—solo can mean only as an adverb: solo questo.
What about da solo?
By myself / on my own, not necessarily lonely.
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