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solo

solo

Meaning of solo

done alone

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British English/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/
American English/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/
Russian transcription[ɪndʲɪvʲɪduˈalʲnɨj]
solo
solo - индивидуальный
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solo with Russian translation

solo usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает индивидуальную сессию рисования, когда ей нужно побыть в тишине.

She prefers a solo sketching session when she needs some quiet time.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его индивидуальный проект по реставрации занял всё лето, но он многому научился.

His solo restoration project took the whole summer but he learned a lot.

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solo belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

soloиндивидуальный
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

solo synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between solo / individual / one-person / alone / personal / unaccompanied

🇬🇧English
solo

Matches 'individual' or 'performed by one person; neutral adjective used for trips, performances, exhibitions.

B1Often

She did a solo performance at the festival.

Она дала сольное выступление на фестивале.

🇬🇧English

Very close to 'solo' as an adjective meaning 'single' or 'separate'; often more formal or general.

B1Very Often

Each individual ticket must be registered.

Каждый индивидуальный билет должен быть зарегистрирован.

O
🇬🇧English
one-person

Literally 'for one person' (one-person tent, one-person show); very close when describing items or events intended for a single person.

B1Often

They booked a one-person room for the trip.

Они забронировали одноместный номер для поездки.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes being without other people (state of solitude); not primarily a neutral descriptor of an item or arranged activity.

B1Very Often

He traveled alone across the country.

Он путешествовал один через всю страну.

🇬🇧English

Refers to something relating to a person (feelings, belongings, data) rather than 'done by one person'.

B1Very Often

He shared a personal story about his childhood.

Он поделился личной историей о своём детстве.

U
🇬🇧English
unaccompanied

More formal; stresses absence of accompaniment (e.g., unaccompanied minors, unaccompanied luggage) rather than simply 'individual'.

B2Rarely

Unaccompanied minors must have permission to fly.

Непроводимые несовершеннолетние должны иметь разрешение на полёт.

L
🇬🇧English
lone

Often carries a slightly poetic or emphatic tone (a lone figure, a lone tree); emphasizes solitude or isolation.

B2Often

A lone hiker reached the summit at dawn.

Одинокий турист достиг вершины на рассвете.

S
🇬🇧English
single-handed

Specifically means accomplished by one person without help; common in UK usage for achievements (e.g., single-handedly led the rescue).

B2Rarely

She single-handedly organized the entire festival.

Она в одиночку организовала весь фестиваль.

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How to pronounce solo and what this word means

solo translation: индивидуальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce solo

/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/

solo translation

индивидуальный

solo examples

She prefers a solo sketching session when she needs some quiet time.

solo transcription

/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/, /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/

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solo meaning: what does it mean?

done alone

solo pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

solo is pronounced as /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

solo definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She prefers a solo sketching session when she needs some quiet time. Translation: Она предпочитает индивидуальную сессию рисования, когда ей нужно побыть в тишине.

Is solo part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, solo (индивидуальный) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is solo part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, solo (индивидуальный) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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