solo
gb/sˈoʊloʊ/ us/sˈoʊloʊ/
A2
English
~ 4800
szóló, szólószám, egyedül, önálló, szólózik, szólót játszik, egyedül végzett tevékenység
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] performs a solo
The guitarist played an incredible solo during the concert.
A gitáros elképesztő szólót játszott a koncerten.
She was nervous before singing her solo in the school play.
Ideges volt, mielőtt elénekelte a szólóját az iskolai színdarabban.
The saxophone solo was the highlight of the song.
He performed a stunning solo on the piano.
The dance solo captivated the audience.
Learner examples
She sang a solo in the show.
Szólót énekelt a műsorban.
The man played a guitar solo.
A férfi gitárszólót játszott.
He did a dance solo.
I liked her piano solo.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'solo' with 'soloist'. 'Solo' refers to the performance itself, while 'soloist' is the person performing it.
Meaning
Performance by one person
Collocations
play a solo
|sing a solo
|guitar solo
|drum solo
|piano solo
Synonyms
monologue (Used for spoken or dramatic solo performances, especially in theater.)
|
solo performance (Direct synonym emphasizing the act itself.)
Antonyms
ensemble (Refers to a group performance, the opposite of performing alone.)
Themes
music
|arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A performance done by one person without help from others.
A performance by a single person, without accompaniment from others.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a solo [activity]
She took a solo trip across Europe.
Egyedül utazta be Európát.
He completed a solo flight around the world.
Egyedül repülte körbe a Földet.
The climber made a successful solo ascent of the mountain.
I enjoy going on solo hikes to clear my mind.
Her first novel was a solo project.
Learner examples
I went on a solo trip.
Egyedül utaztam el.
He made a solo climb.
Egyedül mászta meg a hegyet.
She did the work as a solo project.
He went on a solo walk.
Common mistake:
Some learners might confuse 'solo' used as an adjective with 'alone' used as an adverb. 'Solo' describes the activity, not how it feels.
Meaning
Done alone by one person
Collocations
solo trip
|solo flight
|solo journey
|solo project
Synonyms
single-handed (Emphasizes doing something entirely alone, often with effort.)
Antonyms
team (Involves two or more people working together.)
Themes
daily life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Done by one person, without help from others.
Done or undertaken by one person without assistance or accompaniment.
VERB
B2
3
szólózik
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] solos [in something]
The saxophonist will solo during the bridge of the song.
A szaxofonos a dal átvezető részében szólózik majd.
She loves to solo in jazz performances.
Imád jazzkoncerteken szólózni.
He solos beautifully on the violin.
Learner examples
He will solo in the song.
Szólózni fog a dalban.
She likes to solo in concerts.
Szeret koncerteken szólózni.
The man will solo on guitar.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'solo' as a verb with 'go solo' meaning to act independently outside of music contexts.
Meaning
To perform alone
Collocations
solo in jazz band
|guitarist solos
Synonyms
improvise (In certain musical contexts, especially jazz, 'solo' can involve improvisation.)
Antonyms
accompany (To play or perform alongside another performer.)
Themes
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To perform music alone, not with other people.
To perform or play music alone, without accompaniment from others.
NOUN
B2
4
His first mountain climb was a dangerous solo.
Az első hegymászása veszélyes szólómászás volt.
She completed the desert crossing as a solo.
Egyedül kelt át a sivatagon.
The sailor's round-the-world trip was a remarkable solo.
Learner examples
He did the climb as a solo.
Egyedül hajtotta végre a mászást.
She made the trip as a solo.
Egyedül tette meg az utat.
The race was a solo for him.
Meaning
Activity done alone
Collocations
go on a solo
|attempt a solo
Synonyms
solitary effort (Emphasizes being alone and self-reliant in doing something.)
Antonyms
joint effort (An activity or task done with another person or group.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An activity done by one person without help.
An activity or undertaking done by one person without help or participation from others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
solo
IPA
GB/sˈoʊloʊ/
US/sˈoʊloʊ/
Syllables & stress
solo (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (solo)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: solo
Noun
- Base: solo
- Plural: soli, solos
Verb
- Base: solo
- 3rd Person Singular: solos
- Present Participle: soloing
- Past: soloed
Word family
Forms
soli
noun
solos
noun
soloing
verb
soloed
verb
Core family
soloist
noun
Related words
duet
noun
Highlights
- Irregular 3rd person singular: solos Verb
Expressions
fly solo
2/flˈaɪ sˈoʊloʊ/
idiom
informal
Do something alone
To do something alone, without help or partners.
Examples
- I usually study with friends, but today I’ll fly solo.
- He decided to fly solo for his next project.
go solo
1/ɡˈoʊ sˈoʊloʊ/
fixed phrase
Start acting alone
To begin working or acting alone, not with other people or groups.
Examples
- After five years with the band, she decided to go solo.
- The entrepreneur left the company to go solo with his own business.