solo
word
/ˈsoʊˌɫoʊ/
SOH-loh
/sˈəʊləʊ/
SOH-loh
Definition
A solo is a performance done by one person alone, especially in music, dance, or another art. It can also describe an activity done without help or company.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun in arts: 'a guitar solo', 'sing a solo'. It can also be an adjective or adverb in some contexts, especially informal ones like 'travel solo'. Don't confuse it with 'alone': 'alone' is more general, while 'solo' often sounds more intentional or performance-related.
Spanish: solo - en solitarioPortuguese (BR): solo - sozinhoPortuguese (PT): solo - a soloChinese (Simplified): 独奏 - 单独表演Chinese (Traditional): 獨奏 - 單獨表演Hindi: एकल प्रस्तुति - अकेलेArabic: منفرد - عزف منفردBengali: সলো - একক পরিবেশনাRussian: солоJapanese: ソロ - 独奏（音楽）Vietnamese: solo - một mình - tiết mục đơnKorean: 솔로 - 독주(음악)Turkish: solo - tekli performansUrdu: سولو - اکیلا (کارکردگی)Indonesian: solo - pertunjukan tunggal
Example Sentences
She played a piano solo at school.
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He sang a solo in the church choir.
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This dance has a short solo in the middle.
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I’m thinking about traveling solo this summer.
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Her drum solo got the biggest cheer of the night.
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He’s been working solo since his business partner left.
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