Sólamente (en. Only)

/so.la.men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something is done exclusively or uniquely.

I only want to go to the movies tonight.

Sólamente quiero ir al cine esta noche.

Used to indicate that there is no other option or alternative.

That book is only for adults.

Ese libro es sólamente para adultos.

Used to limit the amount or scope of something.

There are only three seats available.

Sólamente hay tres asientos disponibles.

From Latin 'solum', which means 'only', combined with the suffix '-mente' that indicates adverbs.

only you

Indicates that only that person is significant or important in a context.

sólamente tú

not only that

It is used to introduce an additional argument that reinforces a previous idea.

no sólamente eso

only going

Expresses that someone is doing something in a specific context.

sólamente ando

only

Adverb that indicates exclusivity or limitation similar to 'only'.

sólo

unique

That is the only one of its kind or class.

único

exclusive

That excludes others; reserved or limited to a group.

exclusivo

Used in an informal context to express limitation.

Today we are only going for a walk, no parties.

Hoy sólamente salimos a pasear, nada de fiestas.

Refers to doing something in a simple and direct manner.

I am only going to work with what is necessary.

Voy a trabajar sólamente con lo necesario.