solamente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Solamente" is an adverb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/solaˈmen̪te/

Translation Options into English

• Only
• Just

Meaning and Usage

The word "solamente" is used to express exclusivity or limitation, indicating that something is the sole or only instance of something. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, and its frequency of use is moderate, often appearing in everyday conversations, formal writing, and literature.

Example Sentences

1. Solamente quiero un café, por favor.

2. I only want a coffee, please.

3. Ellos solamente llegaron tarde a la reunión.

4. They only arrived late to the meeting.

5. Solamente me gustaría saber tu opinión.

6. I would just like to know your opinion.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Solamente" plays a role in several idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language. Here are a few examples:

1. Solamente hasta aquí
2. "Solamente hasta aquí he llegado."

3. "I have only come this far."

4. No solamente … sino también

5. "No solamente estudia, sino también trabaja."

6. "Not only does he study, but he also works."

7. Solamente en teoría

8. "Este plan funciona solamente en teoría."

9. "This plan only works in theory."

10. Solamente para fines de ejemplo

11. "Te lo digo solamente para fines de ejemplo."
12. "I am telling you this only for demonstration purposes."

Etymology

The word "solamente" is derived from "solo," which means "alone" or "only," combined with the adverbial suffix "-mente," which is used to form adverbs from adjectives in Spanish.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Solo - Únicamente - Exclusivamente

Antonyms: - También (also) - Menos (less) - Adicionalmente (additionally)