single

solo, unico

Uno soltanto, senza altri.

In inglese semplice: One only, with no others.

• There was a single flower in the vase.
• Put the biscuits in a single layer.
• We shared a single ticket between us.

Sinonimi: one, sole

Contrari: multiple

Espressioni comuni: a single layer, one single flower, a single ticket, a single reason

single, celibe, nubile

Che non è sposato o non ha un partner sentimentale.

In inglese semplice: A person who is not married, or who does not have a romantic partner.

• Are you single?
• She has been single for two years.
• The club welcomes single parents.

Sinonimi: unmarried, unattached

Contrari: married

Espressioni comuni: single mother, be single, single person

solo, singolo

Serve a sottolineare che si intende ciascuno senza eccezioni, o anche uno soltanto.

In inglese semplice: Used to make clear that you mean every one, or even one.

• I called her every single day.
• He did not say a single word.
• Have you checked every single detail?

Espressioni comuni: every single day, a single word, every single detail

intero, unico

Che forma un pezzo o un'unità intera, senza essere diviso in parti.

In inglese semplice: Forming one whole piece or unit, without being separated into parts.

• The clay formed a single lump.
• The roof was made from a single sheet of metal.
• They joined the parts into a single unit.

Sinonimi: undivided, whole

Contrari: divided

Espressioni comuni: a single piece, a single unit, a single lump

singolo

Canzone pubblicata separatamente, a volte insieme a un'altra, anziché soltanto come parte di un album.

In inglese semplice: A song released separately, sometimes with another song, rather than only as part of an album.

• Her new single is out today.
• The band released three singles last year.
• Their first single reached the top of the charts.

Espressioni comuni: release a single, debut single, hit single

singolare

Partita, soprattutto di tennis, con un giocatore per lato; in inglese si dice solitamente «singles».

In inglese semplice: A game, especially tennis, with one player on each side; usually called singles.

• She plays singles every weekend.
• He won the singles final yesterday.
• Do you prefer singles or doubles?

Contrari: doubles

Espressioni comuni: single match, single contest

single

Persona che non è sposata o non ha un partner sentimentale.

In inglese semplice: A person who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

• The event is open to singles.
• Many singles use dating apps.
• The holiday company offers trips for singles.

Espressioni comuni: a single, eligible single

singolo

Nel baseball, una battuta che permette al battitore di raggiungere la prima base.

In inglese semplice: A baseball hit that lets the hitter reach first base.

• He hit a single.
• Her single allowed another runner to score.
• Two singles put runners on first and second base.

Sinonimi: base hit

Espressioni comuni: hit a single, a single to, leadoff single