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📝 In Action
Lo hice únicamente por ayudar.
B1I did it solely to help.
Este descuento es únicamente para estudiantes.
A2This discount is exclusively for students.
Atendemos únicamente con cita previa.
B1We see people by appointment only.
💡 Grammar Points
Making Adverbs with '-mente'
This word is made by taking the female form of the adjective 'única' (unique) and adding '-mente'. It works just like adding '-ly' to words in English.
Where to Put It
You usually place this word right before the thing you are limiting. For example: 'únicamente los lunes' (only on Mondays).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget the Accent
Mistake: "unicamente"
Correction: únicamente. Even though the word gets longer, it keeps the accent mark from the original word 'única'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounding More Professional
While 'solo' is more common in everyday talk, using 'únicamente' makes you sound more precise and professional.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: únicamente
Question 1 of 2
Which word is a more formal way to say 'solo' (only)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'únicamente' different from 'solamente'?
They mean the same thing, but 'únicamente' is stronger and more formal. Use 'solamente' or 'solo' for everyday conversation and 'únicamente' when you want to be very specific or professional.
Can I use 'únicamente' at the end of a sentence?
It's rare. It usually comes before the word it is describing. Instead of 'Lo hice por ti únicamente', it is much more natural to say 'Lo hice únicamente por ti'.