Únicamente (en. Only)

/uniˈka̱mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is done only in one way or in one direction.
He only wanted to help.
Él únicamente quería ayudar.
Without including others; only one option or possibility.
We only have access to this information.
Únicamente tenemos acceso a esta información.
Highlights that something is specific and not general.
The meeting is exclusively for active members.
La reunión es únicamente para los miembros activos.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'unicamene', which means 'in one single way'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

only you
Indicates that only that person is important in that context.
solamente tú
exclusively for you
Refers to doing something exclusively for one person.
únicamente por ti
solely and exclusively
Used to reinforce the idea of exclusivity.
solo y exclusivamente

Related Words

unique
That has no equal.
único
solitary
That is alone or lives alone.
solitario
exclusivity
Quality of being exclusive.
exclusividad

Slang Meanings

Used to emphasize a singularity or a special position.
This event is exclusively for VIPs.
Este evento es únicamente para los VIP.
To indicate that something is the only thing that matters in a context.
In this matter, he is the only one that counts.
En este asunto, él es únicamente lo que cuenta.