Ella baila sola
/eʝa baila sola/from spelling rules
The English phrase "she dances alone" is translated into Spanish as Ella baila sola.
This phrase is used to describe a situation where a woman is dancing by herself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ella (she), baila (dances) and sola (alone/by herself).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Ella baila sola, the word sola functions as an adjective describing the subject's state of being alone while dancing. If the subject is plural and feminine, the verb and adjective must change to match: Ellas bailan solas (They dance alone).
How do you pronounce it?
/eʝa baila sola/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing a woman as dancing sola can be interpreted as a social cue, suggesting she is available and perhaps looking for a partner.
- While sola means 'alone', the concept of dancing alone in Spanish-speaking cultures often evokes empoderamiento, or female empowerment, rather than sadness.
- The word ella is a direct descendant of the Latin illa, which was used to point out a specific person or thing from a distance.
Examples in context
- ¿Ha visto usted a la señorita que baila sola?Have you seen the lady who dances alone?
- ¡Mira esa chica que baila sola, es increíble!Look at that girl dancing alone, she's amazing!
- Ella baila sola en la pista.She is dancing alone on the dance floor.
- Mira, ella baila sola sin música.Look, she is dancing alone without music.
- Ella baila sola porque no tiene pareja.She is dancing alone because she doesn't have a partner.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are watching people at a party.
- MateoMira a esa chica, ella baila sola.Look at that girl, she is dancing by herself.
- LucíaSí, parece que se está divirtiendo mucho.Yes, it seems like she is having a lot of fun.
- MateoEs valiente por bailar sin nadie.She is brave for dancing without anyone.
- LucíaA veces es mejor bailar así.Sometimes it is better to dance like that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ella, CC BY-SA 4.0.
