el solo
alone · only · myself
Se refiere a estar sin compañía de otras personas o cosas.
The word "solo" in Spanish can carry a few meanings depending on the context. Broadly, it can mean:
- Alone – Used to describe being by oneself without anyone else.
- Only/Just – Indicates limitation or exclusivity.
Examples:
- "Estoy solo." – "I am alone."
- "Solo tengo un dólar." – "I only have one dollar."
It is a versatile word that captures both solitude and exclusivity depending on its usage.
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Examples
Estoy solo en casa ahora.adjective
I am alone at home now.
Hoy quiero estudiar solo una hora.adverb
Today I want to study for only one hour.
Ella solo tiene dos hermanos.adverb
She only has two brothers.
Ella vive sola en el campo.adjective
She lives alone in the countryside.
Pedro camina solo por el parque.adverb
Pedro walks alone in the park.
Hoy solo quiero descansar.adverb
Today I only want to rest.
Él tiene solo un hermano.adverb
He has only one brother.
Él viene solo a la fiesta.adjective
He is coming alone to the party.
Él está solo en la casa.adjective
He is alone in the house.
Tengo solo una moneda.adverb
I have only one coin.
Puedo hacerlo yo solo.adjective
I can do it by myself.
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