proper noun
Soledad
Soledad (proper noun) means a city in Monterey County, California, named after a Spanish mission. Example: “The old mission just outside Soledad draws history buffs and tourists.”
proper noun
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A city in Monterey County, California, named after a Spanish mission.
"The old mission just outside Soledad draws history buffs and tourists."
How to use Soledad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA California place name, taken from the Spanish word for solitude.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Soledad, meaning "solitude," originally as part of a religious name for the mission.
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What does “Soledad” mean?
The word “Soledad” means a city in Monterey County, California, named after a Spanish mission. In plain terms, a California place name, taken from the Spanish word for solitude.
How do you use “Soledad” in a sentence?
Here is “Soledad” used in a sentence: “The old mission just outside Soledad draws history buffs and tourists.”
What is another word for “Soledad”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Soledad” include Chalon.
What part of speech is “Soledad”?
“Soledad” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Soledad” come from?
The word “Soledad” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Soledad, meaning "solitude," originally as part of a religious name for the mission.
