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"Solo" is a form of "solo", an adjective which is often translated as "alone". "Únicamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "only". Learn more about the difference between "únicamente" and "solo" below.
únicamente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. only
Únicamente te venderán el antibiótico con receta médica.They'll only sell you the antibiotic if you have a medical prescription.
b. solely
El descuento es válido únicamente para empleados.The discount is valid solely for employees.
c. just
Mi tía únicamente nos sirvió sopa, así que pasamos mucha hambre.My aunt just gave us soup, so we went very hungry.
solo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. on one's own
¿Prefieres ver películas sola, o con amigos?Do you prefer to watch movies on your own, or with friends?
2. (lonesome)
a. lonely
Me sentía muy sola cuando llegué a Tokio por primera vez.I felt very lonely when I arrived in Tokyo for the first time.
3. (sole)
a. single
Este cuarto tiene un solo clóset, pero tenemos mucha ropa.This room has a single closet, but we have a lot of clothes.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
