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single

[/ˈsɪŋɡəl/]
adjective, noun, verbN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); singles (noun)
único, solteiro, simples
1. one only; not one of several
I have a single room available.
Tenho um quarto único disponível.
2. unmarried or without a romantic partner
She is single and happy.
Ela é solteira e feliz.
3. a music recording with one main song
The artist released a new single yesterday.
O artista lançou um novo single ontem.
4. a tennis or badminton match with one player per side
He plays singles in tennis.
Ele joga simples no tênis.
5. a one-dollar bill
Do you have any singles for the vending machine?
Você tem notas de um dólar para a máquina de venda?
NYC Slang
solo (as in 'going solo'), unmarried
Synonyms
soleloneunmarriedunattachedindividual
Antonyms
multiplemarriedcoupleddoubleseveral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
único, solteiro, simples
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
único, solteiro
Common in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
único, solteiro
Casual speech follows standard Portuguese
Portugal
único, solteiro, simples
Identical to Brazilian usage in most contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

single out - destacar ou escolher uma pessoa entre outras
single-handedly - sozinho, sem ajuda
every single one - cada um, absolutamente todos
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