No. 2,993 in Portuguese
somente
"Somente" means "only" or "just" in English.
In a sentence
Eu quero somente um pedaço de bolo.
I only want one piece of cake.
Here, 'somente' restricts the desire to just one piece of cake.
Nós fomos convidados, mas somente os meus pais compareceram.
We were invited, but only my parents attended.
In this sentence, 'somente' excludes everyone besides the speaker's parents from attending.
Esta oferta é válida somente até amanhã.
This offer is valid only until tomorrow.
'Somente' specifies the limited time frame during which the offer is valid.
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