estoy soltero
/estoi solteɾo/from spelling rulesmasculine
To say "I'm single" in Spanish, you use estoy soltero. If unsure, use estoy soltero. Wiktionary also lists estoy soltera.
Meaning: I'm single (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| estoy soltero | /estoi solteɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| estoy soltera | /estoi solteɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This phrase is used to communicate your relationship status. While soltero/a can be used as a noun to mean a single person, in this context it functions as an adjective describing your current status.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb estoy (from estar) rather than soy (from ser) because being single is considered a state or condition rather than an inherent characteristic. If the speaker is male, use the masculine form estoy soltero. If the speaker is female, use the feminine form estoy soltera.
Did you know?
- In romantic contexts, Spanish speakers might use the term solterón or solterona to describe a 'confirmed bachelor' or 'old maid'. This adds a social judgment that soltero does not have.
- If you say estoy solo instead of estoy soltero, you might be communicating that you are physically alone in a room rather than describing your marital status.
- The word soltero shares an ancient root with the English word 'solitary', both stemming from the Latin 'solitarius' meaning 'lonely'.
Examples in context
- Estoy soltero.I'm single.This example demonstrates the use of estoy soltero.Tatoeba #1317759 by Shishir, translation #2111685 by CK
- No, soy soltero/soltera.No, I'm single.
- No tengo pareja.I don't have a partner.
- No, no tengo pareja.No, I don't have a partner.
- No, estoy sin pareja.No, I'm without a partner.
- Ahora mismo estoy soltero.Right now, I'm single.
- No tengo pareja, estoy soltero.I don't have a partner, I'm single.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their relationship status at a cafe.
- María¿Tienes novia, Alejandro?Do you have a girlfriend, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, estoy soltero.No, I'm single.
- MaríaYo también estoy soltera.I am also single.
- Alejandro¡Qué coincidencia!What a coincidence!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I'm single” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries soltero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
