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"Solamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "only", and "yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I". Learn more about the difference between "solamente" and "yo" below.
solamente(
soh
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lah
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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. only
Solamente tengo un coche.I only have one car.
b. just
Es solamente un niño.He's just a child.
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yo(
yoh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. I
Yo soy su hermana.I am her sister.
a. me
Ella es más joven que yo.She is younger than me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ego
Tu yo es tu esencia.Your ego is your essence.
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