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solamente

so-la-MEN-teh/solaˈmente/

“solamente” means “only” in Spanish (as a restriction).

only, just

Also: merely
A simple colorful illustration featuring five small blue spheres lined up horizontally. Above the line of spheres, there is a single, large, yellow star, emphasizing the concept of singularity or exclusivity.

📝 In Action

Solamente necesito cinco minutos para terminar.

A1

I only need five minutes to finish.

Ella solamente habla de su trabajo y nada más.

A2

She only talks about her job and nothing else.

Para resolver este problema, solamente se requiere paciencia.

B1

To solve this problem, only patience is required.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • solo (only/just)
  • únicamente (only/solely)

Antonyms

  • también (also)
  • además (besides/in addition)

Common Collocations

  • solamente esto – only this
  • solamente una vez – only once

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "solamente" in Spanish:

just→merely→only→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: solamente

Question 1 of 2

Which word is the closest, most direct synonym for 'solamente'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining the adjective *solo* (meaning 'alone') and the Latin-derived suffix *-mente*, which originally meant 'mind' or 'manner' but became a standard way to turn adjectives into adverbs.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: somenteItalian: solamente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'solamente' more common than 'solo' when meaning 'only'?

Generally, *solo* is slightly more common in everyday spoken Spanish for the meaning 'only.' However, *solamente* is frequently used in both speech and writing and carries a slightly more formal feel.

Does 'solamente' ever mean 'lonely'?

No. *Solamente* is an adverb that means 'only' or 'just.' The adjective that means 'alone' is *solo*, and the feeling of 'loneliness' is the noun *soledad*.