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únicos

OO-nee-kohs/ˈu.ni.kos/

only, single

Also: sole
Two bright red apples resting side-by-side in the center of a wide, empty green field under a clear blue sky, emphasizing that they are the sole objects present.

📝 In Action

Ellos son los únicos que tienen la llave de la oficina.

A2

They are the only ones who have the office key.

Estos son los únicos errores que encontramos en el informe.

B1

These are the only mistakes we found in the report.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • solos (alone)
  • exclusivos (exclusive)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • los únicos sobrevivientes – the only survivors

unique, exceptional

Also: peerless
A line of identical blue rubber ducks. Two adjacent ducks in the center are distinct: one wears a tiny gold crown and the other wears a small striped scarf, highlighting their special nature.

📝 In Action

Sus talentos son verdaderamente únicos; no hay otros como ellos.

B1

Their talents are truly unique; there are no others like them.

Estos diseños abstractos son únicos en el mundo del arte.

C1

These abstract designs are unique in the art world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • comunes (common)
  • ordinarios (ordinary)

Common Collocations

  • momentos únicos – unique moments

the only ones, the unique ones

Also: the singular examples
NounmB2
Mexico
Two smiling children, a boy and a girl, holding hands while standing on a small, brightly lit circular patch of green ground. The surrounding area is dark and empty, focusing attention exclusively on them.

📝 In Action

De todos los participantes, los únicos que terminaron la carrera fueron ellos.

B2

Out of all the participants, the only ones who finished the race were them.

Guardamos estos artefactos en una caja de seguridad porque son los únicos que quedan.

C1

We keep these artifacts in a safe because they are the only ones left.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • los elegidos (the chosen ones)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "únicos" in Spanish:

peerless→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: únicos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'únicos' to mean 'special' or 'one-of-a-kind'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
único(unique (masculine singular)) — Adjective
única(unique (feminine singular)) — Adjective
únicamente(only / solely) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
típicospúblicos
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *ūnicus*, which meant 'single' or 'sole'. The Spanish word keeps this core idea of being the one and only.

First recorded: Early medieval Spanish (around 12th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: unicoFrench: unique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'únicos' always need the accent mark?

Yes! The accent mark on the 'ú' is essential. Without it, the stress would fall on the 'i', making it sound like 'u-NI-cos', which is incorrect. The accent ensures you say 'Ú-ni-cos'.

How is 'únicos' different from 'solamente'?

'Únicos' is an adjective that describes a thing or person ('the only books'). 'Solamente' is an adverb meaning 'only' or 'just' that describes an action or limits a quantity ('We only saw three books').