A1Adjective
single
single (not in a relationship)
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What does ‘single’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Sono single da sei mesi.
I have been single for six months.
È single e non cerca una relazione seria al momento.
She is single and not looking for a serious relationship right now.
About This Word
Single is borrowed directly from English and is now the most common informal term in Italian for being unattached. It is invariable (same form for male and female). It has largely replaced 'scapolo/zitella' in modern speech.
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