#234: How to Use the Italian Words “Solo”, “Soltanto”, and “Solamente”

The Italian words “solo”, “soltanto” and “solamente” all mean “only” or “just”, and they differ slightly in tone and grammatical usage.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • The word “solo” can be used as an adjective and as an adverb. When used as an adjective, it matches in gender and number with the noun it refers to.
  • “Soltanto” and “solamente” function only as adverbs in Italian, with the former sounding more formal than the latter.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #219: How to Use the Italian Verbs “Fare” and “Rendere”.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #205: Common Meanings of the Italian Verb “Trovare”.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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