only

used to show that something is the only thing or person involved, or the only one of its kind

solamente, únicamente, sólo

• only + noun

Collocations the only option · the only solution

• There is only one way to do it.

  Hay solo una manera de hacerlo.

used to show that something or someone is not included in a group, list, etc.

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only children · only friends

• She has only one child.

  Ella tiene solo un hijo.

used to show that there is a limit on the amount of something

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only five minutes · only a little money

• I have only two days left.

  Solo me quedan dos días.

used to show that something happens or is true for a limited time

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only last week · only yesterday

• I saw him only a few days ago.

  Lo vi solo hace unos días.

used to show that something costs less than expected or hoped

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only $10 · only £5

• It costs only a dollar.

  Cuesta solo un dólar.

used to show that something is not true or does not happen

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only if · only when

• I can only hope that she will come.

  Solo puedo esperar que venga.

used to show that something is not true or does not happen

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only if · only when

• She only works here part-time.

  Ella solo trabaja aquí a tiempo parcial.

used to show that something is not true or does not happen

solo, exclusivamente

• only + noun

Collocations only if · only when

• He only speaks English.

  Él solo habla inglés.