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solo

English translation of solo

just

In Spanish, 'just' is translated as 'solo'. It is used in many of the same contexts as it is in English, often referring to an action that has recently occured or is about to happen. For example, 'I just arrived' would translate to 'Acabo de llegar'. 'Solo' is a common word and is widely used in the Spanish language.


Example sentences using: solo

Solo quiero comer pizza.

English translation of Solo quiero comer pizza.

I only want to eat pizza.

This sentence is used to express an exclusive desire or preference for a particular action or thing, which in this case is eating pizza.

Estoy solo en casa.

English translation of Estoy solo en casa.

I am alone at home.

This sentence is used to indicate that the speaker is the only person in a particular location, in this case, at home.

Eres el solo responsable.

English translation of Eres el solo responsable.

You are the only one responsible.

This sentence is used to make someone accountable for something. Here, 'solo' is used to denote exclusivity.

Solo ancianos pueden vivir aquí.

English translation of Solo ancianos pueden vivir aquí.

Only older people can live here.

This sentence indicates a rule or restriction on who can perform an action or be in a specific location.

Solo pido justo trato.

English translation of Solo pido justo trato.

I only ask for fair treatment.

The sentence expresses a request or demand for fair or equitable treatment.

No tengo solo una petición.

English translation of No tengo solo una petición.

I don't have just one request.

This sentence emphasizes that there is more than one request, contradicting the expectation of having only one.

Esto es solo para ti.

English translation of Esto es solo para ti.

This is only for you.

This sentence expresses exclusivity, signifying that something is meant for a specific individual and no one else.

Nunca solo, siempre acompañado.

English translation of Nunca solo, siempre acompañado.

Never alone, always accompanied.

The sentence is expressing the principle of always being with someone or in company, as opposed to being by oneself.

Caminaré solo si es necesario.

English translation of Caminaré solo si es necesario.

I'll walk alone if necessary.

This sentence conveys the speaker's willingness to undertake an action by themselves if the situation demands it.

Solo se permite entrada a miembros.

English translation of Solo se permite entrada a miembros.

Only members are allowed entrance.

This sentence enforces a restriction, allowing only a certain group (members) to perform the action (enter).

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