solteras

Solteras is the feminine plural form of soltera, referring to women who are not married or who do not currently have a partner in a conventional relationship. In everyday Spanish, las solteras is used descriptively to denote a group of unmarried women, without implying a judgment about their personal circumstances. The masculine counterpart is solteros.

The term forms part of a broader linguistic system, with soltero/soltera as the standard gendered adjectives and nouns for marital status. Soltería, the related noun, denotes the state or condition of being single. In statistics and surveys, marital status categories typically include soltera for unmarried women, casada for married women (and their male equivalents), viuda for widowed, and divorciada for divorced women.

Sociocultural usage varies by country and era. In many Spanish-speaking societies, singlehood among women has risen due to factors such as education, career opportunities, urbanization, and changing attitudes toward marriage and family life. Consequently, las solteras may be described neutrally as a demographic group, while in some contexts the term can carry stereotypes about age, dating life, or social expectations. Modern usage tends to emphasize personal choice and diversity of life paths rather than prescriptive norms.

In media and popular discourse, solteras are often depicted as protagonists of female autonomy, dating experiences, or social networks, reflecting broader conversations about independence and modern relationships. See also: Soltero, Soltería, Estado civil.