no estoy solo
/no estoi solo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am not alone" is expressed in Spanish as no estoy solo.
This phrase is a statement used to say that other people are present or providing support.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of no (not), estoy (I am) and solo (alone).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb estoy is the first-person singular present indicative of estar, which is used for states or conditions like being alone. If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from solo to sola.
Did you know?
- Spanish has a grammatical quirk where solo can be an adjective or an adverb. Until recently, a written accent mark was used to distinguish 'only' from 'alone', though the official academy now discourages its use.
- If you are talking about a person's character rather than their current state, using estar in no estoy solo is crucial, as changing to the verb ser would imply you are not a 'loner' by nature.
- To emphasize a lack of protection or abandonment rather than just physical presence, a speaker might use the phrase no estoy desamparado.
Examples in context
- Hola, estoy aquí para la reunión. No estoy solo/a.Hello, I am here for the meeting. I am not alone.
- ¡Hola! Vine con algunos amigos, así que no estoy solo/a por aquí.Hi! I came with some friends, so I am not alone around here.
- No estoy solo en esta decisión.I am not alone in this decision.
- Gracias por el apoyo, no estoy solo.Thanks for the support, I am not alone.
- No estoy solo en la casa hoy.I am not alone in the house today.
Example conversation
Javier is expressing gratitude to María for her help during a difficult time.
- JavierGracias por acompañarme, María.Thank you for accompanying me, María.
- MaríaSiempre puedes contar conmigo.You can always count on me.
- JavierLo sé, con tu ayuda no estoy solo.I know, with your help I am not alone.
- MaríaPara eso están los amigos.That is what friends are for.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
