Sólo (en. Only)

/ˈsolo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has no company.

I like to be alone at home.

Me gusta estar solo en casa.

That is unique or singular.

He is the only one solely responsible for the decision.

Él es el único solo responsable de la decisión.

adverb

It is used to indicate that only one domain or thing is considered.

I only want a coffee, please.

Solo quiero un café, por favor.

From the Latin 'solus', which means 'alone, unique'.

alone

It means being alone, without company.

a solas

adults only

Content or activities designed exclusively for adults.

solo para adultos

only for you

Indicates that something is exclusive to one person.

solo para ti

lonely

A person who prefers to be alone.

solitario

solitude

The state of being alone, especially in an emotional context.

solitud

Being alone at a party.

I didn't know anyone, so I felt alone at that party.

No sabía a nadie, así que me sentí solo en esa fiesta.

Being in a place without company.

Sometimes it's good to be alone in the mountains.

A veces es bueno estar solo en la montaña.