Translation of Italian word "solo" to English
solo
/ˈso.lo/
How to use
Used to indicate that something is limited to one thing or person.
🇬🇧 English
only, just
Example
Ho solo dieci minuti prima di partire.
I only have ten minutes before leaving.
Voglio solo riposare un po'.
I just want to rest a bit.
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Common phrases
- solo io— only I
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Frequency rank: #88 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "solo" mean?▼
The Italian word "solo" means "only, just" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Soltanto, unicamente." (which translates as "I only have ten minutes before leaving.").
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