soltera
soltéra with stress marks
old unmarried woman; spinster
Usage Note
Soltera comes from the Spanish word for an unmarried woman and refers to a woman who has remained unmarried into middle age or beyond. In Philippine culture the label can carry mild social stigma from older generations, though younger Filipinos often use it more neutrally or even humorously. The masculine counterpart is soltero.
Examples
" Soltera pa rin ang ate ko. "
Natural Translation
My older sister is still unmarried.
Literal Translation
Unmarried still the older-sister my.
" Kilala siya bilang isang soltera sa baryo. "
Natural Translation
She is known as a spinster in the village.
Literal Translation
Known she as a spinster in village.
" Kahit tinatawag siyang soltera ng mga kapitbahay, masaya siya sa kanyang malayang pamumuhay at sariling tahanan. "
Natural Translation
Even though the neighbors call her a spinster, she is happy in her free life and her own home.
Literal Translation
Even-though called she spinster by-the neighbors, happy she in her free living and own home.
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