singular
/siŋˈɡu.lɑr/Referring to one person, thing, or instance, not multiple.
El singular es un número gramatical que se refiere a una sola cosa.
The singular is a grammatical number that refers to a single thing.
En matemáticas, el singular es un concepto que se opone al plural.
In mathematics, the singular is a concept that opposes the plural.
In Spanish, the singular form of a noun or adjective is used when referring to one item or person.
Collocations
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Grammatical Agreement
In Spanish, adjectives and verbs must agree in number with the noun they modify. For example, 'el libro es interesante' (the book is interesting) uses the singular form.
⚡Gold Rule
Singular vs. Plural
Always use the singular form when referring to one item or person. For example, 'la casa' (the house) is singular, while 'las casas' (the houses) is plural.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'singularis', meaning 'alone, single'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish grammar, the singular form is used for nouns, adjectives, and verbs when referring to one subject.