solo

Usages of solo

Dentro il portafoglio ho solo una moneta e la carta bancomat.
Inside the wallet I only have one coin and the debit card.
Io mangio solo frutta.
I eat only fruit.
In questa libreria, ci vogliono solo pochi euro per un libro usato.
In this bookstore, you only need a few euros for a used book.
Io voglio solo il meglio.
I only want the best.
In palestra indosso gli occhiali solo quando devo leggere le istruzioni dei macchinari.
At the gym, I wear glasses only when I have to read the instructions on the machines.
Se fa caldo, togli il piumone dal letto e usa solo un lenzuolo leggero.
If it’s hot, remove the comforter from the bed and use only a light sheet.
Ci vogliono solo pochi minuti per usare l’asciugacapelli, ma io preferisco lasciar asciugare i capelli all’aria.
It only takes a few minutes to use the hair dryer, but I prefer to let my hair dry in the air.
Se la videochiamata diventa instabile, passiamo alla sola voce.
If the video call becomes unstable, we switch to voice only.
Solo il direttore conosce il codice della cassaforte dell’ufficio.
Only the director knows the code to the office safe.
Si entra nel magazzino solo con un’uniforme pulita.
One enters the warehouse only with a clean uniform.
Manca solo la tua firma in fondo al contratto.
Only your signature is missing at the bottom of the contract.
La nonna dice che una maledizione porta sfortuna solo se ci credi.
Grandma says that a curse brings bad luck only if you believe in it.
Oggi indosso un guanto solo, perché l’altro è sparito.
Today I am wearing only one glove, because the other has disappeared.
In cucina si apre la bottiglia solo quando tutti sono a tavola.
In the kitchen one opens the bottle only when everyone is at the table.
Se l’aglio fosse troppo forte, userei solo metà dello spicchio.
If the garlic were too strong, I would use only half of the clove.
Aprilo con calma: il cane lì dietro abbaia solo se ti vede correre.
Open it calmly: the dog behind it barks only if it sees you running.
La bancarella di frutta accetta solo contanti.
The fruit stall accepts cash only.
No, ce ne sono solo due cucchiai; prepariamo altro.
No, there are only two spoonfuls; let’s make more.

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