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"Simplemente" is an adverb which is often translated as "simply", and "único" is an adjective which is often translated as "only". Learn more about the difference between "simplemente" and "único" below.
simplemente(
seem
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pleh
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mehn
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teh
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. simply
No cambiaría nada; simplemente es que hay cosas que no volvería a hacer.I wouldn't change anything; it's simply that there are things I wouldn't do again.
b. just
Simplemente quería pedirte perdón.I just wanted to apologize.
a. simply
La película es simplemente genial.The movie is simply awesome.
a. simply
Trataré de contestar tan simplemente como pueda.I'll try to answer as simply as I can.
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único(
oo
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nee
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koh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. only
Nuestro único objetivo es ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a salir adelante.Our only objective is to help our students succeed.
a. unique
Thoreau fue un escritor único.Thoreau was a unique writer.
a. only
Mariela es hija única.Mariela is an only child.
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