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- "Mia nonna vive da sola."
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ClassiDuo
2396
Or "by herself"--it seems that both "on one's own" and "by one's self" can reflect the self-sufficiency meaning, whereas "alone" (or even stronger, "all alone") emphasizes the loneliness aspect.
Jeffrey855877
1618
Perhaps the da is to help distinguish solo/a/i/e (an adjectival phrase) from the adverb solo, which can mean "only", e.g.,:
vive solo per praticare il violino = "He only lives to practice the violin"
vs.
vive da solo per praticare il violino = "He lives alone to practice the violin"
Carissa789117
1069
In the woods. Now i must bring her a basket of food while wearing my bright red cape.