solo
To perform a soloTo perform a solo.
» The concert began with a piano solo.
Das Konzert begann mit einem Pianosolo.
Das Konzert begann mit einem Klaviersolo.
Meaning
4 sensesTo perform a solo.
ein Solo spielen
солироватьsolirovatʹ
perform a piece written for a single instrument
To perform something in the absence of anyone else.
allein machen
To drop the ball and then toe-kick it upward into the hands.
(slang)To independently perform an action, especially a challenging task.
Examples
52 sentencesThe concert began with a piano solo.
deDas Konzert begann mit einem Pianosolo. — Wolf
Tom has recorded as a solo artist.
Tom has also recorded as a solo artist.
I hope you practiced your solo.
deIch hoffe, du hast dein Solo geübt! — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom has released three solo albums.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from Italian solo, from Latin sōlus, probably related to se (“himself”).Borrowed from Italian solo, from Latin sōlus, probably related to se (“himself”).
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Forms
solos, soloing, soloed, soloedWord family
24 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle