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only
Example
She eats only apples.
Ella come solamente manzanas.
I play with toys only at home.
Solamente juego con juguetes en casa.
Example
He asked for only a glass of water and nothing more.
Él pidió únicamente un vaso de agua y nada más.
She wanted only a simple wedding ceremony.
Ella quería únicamente una ceremonia de boda sencilla.
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solo, solamente
used to indicate that despite previous efforts or events, the final outcome is inevitable or contrary
Example
He worked hard throughout the year, only to find out he missed the promotion.
Trabajó duro durante todo el año, solo para descubrir que se perdió la promoción.
She followed the recipe exactly, only for the cake to come out undercooked.
Siguió la receta exactamente, solo para que el pastel saliera crudo.
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solamente, solamente que
used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated
Example
He would have passed the test, only he missed the last question.
Él habría pasado el examen, solamente que falló la última pregunta.
The day was perfect, only it rained in the evening.
El día fue perfecto, solamente que llovió por la tarde.
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solo, solamente
used to indicate that something is leading to a negative outcome
Example
Procrastinating will only lead to more stress later.
Procrastinar solo llevará a más estrés después.
Eating junk food every day will only make you sick.
Comer comida chatarra todos los días solo te enfermará.
Example
The new restaurant opened only a month ago and is already very popular.
El nuevo restaurante abrió solo hace un mes y ya es muy popular.
She moved to the city only last week and is still getting settled.
Se mudó a la ciudad solo la semana pasada y todavía se está acomodando.
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único
without another thing or person existing in the same category
Example
She was the only child in her family, receiving undivided attention from her parents.
The only book on the shelf was a worn-out copy of her favorite novel.
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único, exclusivo
unrivaled and singular in excellence or quality, leaving no room for competition
Example
This resort is the only place to spend your holiday.
He insists that his team is the only one and no other will do.
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único, solamente
referring to one among a very limited number
Example
This is one of the only areas not yet explored by researchers.
Esta es una de las únicas áreas aún no exploradas por los investigadores.
He is one of the only doctors in the region specializing in this rare condition.
Él es uno de los únicos doctores en la región que se especializan en esta rara condición.
