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soledad

loneliness, solitude

noun soh-leh-DAHD Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Soledad can describe both unwanted loneliness and chosen solitude; context distinguishes them, unlike English. It is also a common given name for women in Spain and Latin America. The adjective is solitario/a ('lonely, solitary').

Examples

"Vivía en una soledad absoluta."

Natural Translation

She lived in absolute loneliness.

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