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The meaning of the Italian word "solo" and how you use it

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solo
(adverb) only; just
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C'è solo un bagno .
There is only one bathroom.
Lei ha solo due anni .
She is just two years old.
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The Great Beauty - Trailer
Io non volevo solo partecipare alle feste ,
I didn't just want to go to the parties,
"I See the Light" from Tangled
Senza mai , neanche un solo giorno di felicità
Without ever even one day of happiness
"I See the Light" from Tangled
Solo grazie a te
Only thanks to you
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da solo
(adverbial locution) alone; by oneself; by / on one's own
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Vuole studiare da solo .
He wants to study alone.
Non aiutar lo , può far lo da solo .
Don't help him, he can do it on his own.
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Frozen Fever: Olaf and the Birthday Cake - Clip
Eh .. Kristoff , posso davvero lasciar ti da solo qui ?
Uh.. Kristoff, can I really leave you here alone?
Let's Read a Book: The Color Monster
Quando sei triste , vuoi stare da solo
When you are sad, you want to be alone
A Bad Impression - Part 1 of 2
Che noia ! Devo fare tutto da solo !
How frustrating! I have to do everything on my own!
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solo
(adverb) only; just; alone (nothing or no one except a certain thing or person)
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Il regalo è solo per te .
The gift is only for you.
Mangiamo solo le verdure del nostro orto .
We only eat the vegetables of our garden.
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Video Examples

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20 Essential Italian Phrases to Use at a Restaurant - Part 1 of 3
Buongiorno ! Solo io , grazie .
Good morning! Just me, thanks.
Flauti Mulino Bianco - TV Commercial
camminare solo sulle mattonelle bianche ,
walking only on white tiles,
What's in My Cupboard?
I borlotti , poi abbiamo i fagioli neri , ce ne sono tantissimi , solo di fagioli .
Borlotti beans, then we have black beans, there are so many, beans alone.
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solo
(adjective) (masc.) (sing.) alone
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Lui sta solo stasera .
He is alone tonight.
Lui viaggia sempre solo .
He always travels alone.
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"La Cenerentola" by Gioachino Rossini - A Fairy Tale Opera - Part 1 of 4
che a star solo , si annoiò .
who got bored of being alone.
"La Cenerentola" by Gioachino Rossini - A Fairy Tale Opera - Part 1 of 4
Ma per un po' , lasciamo Ramiro solo nel suo castello ,
However, for a while, let's leave Ramiro alone in his castle,
"What's This?" - Nightmare Before Christmas
Nessuno è solo e poi , non c'è mai tristezza qui !
Nobody is alone and besides, there is never sadness here!
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non...solo
(expression) not only; not just; more
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Vorrei che mi aiutassi con i fatti , non solo a parole .
I would like for you to help me with facts, not just with words.
Funziona meglio e non solo : è anche più bello !
It works better and not only that: it looks nicer!
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Using Articles in Italian
Avete notato che per lo zio del Nord Italia uso l' articolo , per lo zio del Sud Italia non lo uso , ma non solo .
You noticed that in order to talk about the uncle in northern Italy I use the article, and for the uncle in southern Italy I don't use it, but not by itself (the article).
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e non solo .
and not only (that).
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