No. 519 in Italian
solo
"Solo" in Italian means "alone," "only," or "just," depending on context.
In a sentence
Io voglio solo aiutarti.
I just want to help you.
Here, 'solo' is used as an adverb to mean 'just' or 'only', indicating exclusivity.
Sono andato al cinema da solo.
I went to the cinema alone.
In this case, 'solo' serves as an adjective describing being alone, emphasizing solitude.
Solo studiando riuscirai a superare l'esame.
Only by studying will you be able to pass the exam.
Here, 'solo' introduces a clause and highlights exclusivity, meaning this single action leads to the desired result.
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