No. 394 in Italian
soltanto
"Soltanto" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Ho mangiato soltanto una mela.
I ate only one apple.
In this sentence, 'soltanto' is used to specify exclusivity or limitation to only one item, emphasizing the idea of 'only'.
Desidero soltanto che tu sia felice.
I only wish for you to be happy.
Here, 'soltanto' conveys a restriction or sole focus on the wish being expressed, highlighting that nothing else but happiness is meant.
Ti chiedo soltanto un momento di attenzione.
I ask you for only a moment of attention.
In this context, 'soltanto' indicates a limitation to a minimal or single unit of what is being requested, emphasizing brevity or ease.
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