solo español
/solo espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'only spanish' is translated into Spanish as solo español.
The phrase solo español is commonly used on signs or in instructions to indicate that a service, document or communication is provided exclusively in the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
In this phrase, solo means 'only' or 'alone' and español means 'Spanish'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, solo functions as an adverb meaning 'only' and does not require an accent mark, though you may sometimes see sólo in older texts.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /solo espaɲol/.
Did you know?
- The word español likely descends from a Punic term meaning 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- ¿Podemos hablar solamente en español?Can we speak only in Spanish?
- Vamos a practicar solo español hoyLet's practice only Spanish today
- Él habla solo español.He speaks only Spanish.
- ¿Entiendes solo español?Do you understand only Spanish?
- En esta clase usamos solo español.In this class, we use only Spanish.
Example conversation
Alejandro is trying to help María at a language school.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿puedes hablar inglés conmigo?Alejandro, can you speak English with me?
- AlejandroLo siento, María, pero hablo solo español.I'm sorry, María, but I speak only Spanish.
- MaríaEstá bien, practico solo español hoy.It's okay, I'll practice only Spanish today.
- Alejandro¡Muy bien, María!Very good, María!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, solo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
