Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Lonely" in Spanish: solo/a
solo/a
Lonely in Spanish is often solo or sola. Estoy solo can mean alone or lonely. Me siento solo makes the lonely feeling clearer.
Quiet weekend
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How to pronounce solo/a
Say it
SOH-loh / SOH-lah
/ˈso.lo/, /ˈso.la/
SOH-loh / SOH-lah. Stress SOH. Short o like in open.
"Lonely" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| solo | alone / lonely (masc.) Everyday default. | Everyday default. |
| sola | alone / lonely (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| me siento solo/a | I feel lonely Clear emotional reading. | Clear emotional reading. |
| solitario/a | lonely, solitary Stronger lonely sense. | Stronger lonely sense. |
How to use solo/a in real life
- 1Quiet weekend
Me siento solo este sábado.
I feel lonely this Saturday.
Me siento solo stresses loneliness.
- 2Check-in call
¿Estás sola hoy? Puedo pasar.
Are you alone today? I can come by.
Sola is feminine.
- 3Travel
Viajo solo, pero no me siento solo.
I travel alone, but I don’t feel lonely.
Same solo, two tones.
Mistakes English speakers make with solo/a
Incorrect: Ella está solo.
Correct: Ella está sola.
Agree gender: sola with ella.
Incorrect: Me siento lonely.
Correct: Me siento solo. / Me siento sola.
Use solo/sola, not English lonely.
Good to know
Solo/a often just means alone: Estoy solo en casa. To stress loneliness with solo, add me siento or switch to solitario/a. Context does a lot of the work.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A quiet Sunday evening
ChatPal
¿Estás solo ahí? Puedo llamar.
Are you alone there? I can call.
You
Estoy solo, pero estoy bien por ahora.
I’m alone, but I’m fine for now.
ChatPal
Si te sientes solo, marcamos un café.
If you feel lonely, we’ll set a coffee.
You
Gracias. A veces solo también descansa.
Thanks. Sometimes alone also rests you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lonely" in Spanish
Alone or lonely?
Solo can mean both. Me siento solo points to lonely.
How does gender work?
Solo masculine, sola feminine. Plurals solos / solas.
Solo vs solitario?
Solo is everyday; solitario leans more solitary/lonely.
Is solo always sad?
No. Solo often just means alone.
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