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"Solo" is a form of "solo", an adjective which is often translated as "alone". "Nomás" is an adverb which is often translated as "just". Learn more about the difference between "nomás" and "solo" below.
nomás(
noh
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mahs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (solely) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
2. (for emphasis) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Puedo preguntarte algo? - Dime nomás.Can I ask you something? - Go on. Shoot.
Empieza a hablar nomás.Go ahead and speak.
3. (barely) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
solo(
soh
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loh
)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).
