No. 879 in Italian
unica
"Unica" means "unique" or "only" in English.
In a sentence
Questa è un'occasione unica per imparare qualcosa di nuovo.
This is a unique opportunity to learn something new.
The word 'unica' here is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'occasione', highlighting its exceptional and one-of-a-kind quality.
La sua voce è unica nel suo genere.
Her voice is unique in its kind.
In this instance, 'unica' serves as an adjective characterizing the distinct and incomparable nature of 'voce' (voice).
Lei è l'unica amica che vive qui vicino.
She is the only friend who lives nearby.
Here, 'unica' functions as an adjective conveying exclusivity, indicating that there is only one 'amica' (friend) who lives close by.
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