soledad
fem.noun
1. solitude, being alone
lack of company
Common combinations
- vivir en soledad — live in solitude
- buscar la soledad — seek solitude
- soledad del campo — solitude of the countryside
- Pasó la tarde en soledad.He spent the afternoon alone.
- Disfruta de la soledad del campo.She enjoys the solitude of the countryside.
- Busco un rato de soledad para leer.I’m looking for some time alone to read.
2. loneliness
feeling of being alone
Common combinations
- sentimiento de soledad — feeling of loneliness
- combatir la soledad — combat loneliness
- soledad profunda — deep loneliness
- La soledad le pesa desde que se mudó.Loneliness has weighed on him since he moved.
- Habló de su soledad con una amiga.She spoke about her loneliness with a friend.
- La música alivió su soledad.The music eased her loneliness.
Same root
solitario