única
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simplemente

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"Única" is a form of "único", an adjective which is often translated as "only". "Simplemente" is an adverb which is often translated as "simply". Learn more about the difference between "única" and "simplemente" below.

único(

nee

koh

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (sole)

a. only

Nuestro único objetivo es ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a salir adelante.Our only objective is to help our students succeed.

2. (extraordinary)

a. unique

Thoreau fue un escritor único.Thoreau was a unique writer.

3. (having no siblings)

a. only

Mariela es hija única.Mariela is an only child.

simplemente(

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (merely)

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.

2. (for emphasis)

a. simply

La película es simplemente genial.The movie is simply awesome.

3. (plainly)

a. simply

Trataré de contestar tan simplemente como pueda.I'll try to answer as simply as I can.

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