solitaryo
solitáryo with stress marks
solitaire game
Also means
Can also refer to a solitary diamond ring or a hermit lifestyle in formal or literary usage.
Usage Note
Solitaryo is derived from Spanish 'solitario' and is most commonly used for the card game played alone. It can also describe the act of playing solitaire or, less commonly, a person living in solitude — the shared root with 'solitary' is easy for learners to spot.
Examples
" Mahilig siyang maglaro ng solitaryo. "
Natural Translation
He/She likes to play solitaire.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she to-play of solitaire.
" Naglalaro siya ng solitaryo. "
Natural Translation
He/she is playing the solitaire game.
Literal Translation
Playing he/she of solitaire game.
" Tuwing walang magawa sa bahay, naglalaro ako ng solitaryo sa telepono ko para malibang at makapag-isip. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is nothing to do at home, I play solitaire on my phone to amuse myself and think.
Literal Translation
Whenever none to-do at home, play I of solitaire on phone my to amuse and to-think.
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