soltero
soltéro with stress marks
old unmarried man; bachelor
Usage Note
Soltero comes from the Spanish word for an unmarried man and describes a bachelor who has remained single into middle age or beyond. Older generations may attach some social expectation to the label, but younger Filipinos often treat it more neutrally or with humor. The feminine counterpart is soltera.
Examples
" Soltero pa ang tito ko. "
Natural Translation
My uncle is still a bachelor.
Literal Translation
Bachelor still the uncle my.
" Soltero pa rin ang kuya ko sa edad na tatlumpu. "
Natural Translation
My older brother is still a bachelor at thirty.
Literal Translation
Bachelor still the older-brother my at age thirty.
" Kontento si Mang Pedro na maging soltero dahil masaya na siya sa pag-aalaga ng kanyang mga halaman at aso. "
Natural Translation
Mang Pedro is content to remain a bachelor because he is happy taking care of his plants and dogs.
Literal Translation
Content Mang Pedro to become bachelor because happy already he in caring-for of his plural plants and dog.
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