No. 5,827 in Spanish
solos
"Alone" or "by themselves."
In a sentence
Estamos solos en casa.
We are alone at home.
In this sentence, "solos" is used as an adjective meaning 'alone' describing the subject 'we', indicating a situation of solitude.
Ellos solos lograron resolver el problema.
They by themselves managed to solve the problem.
Here, "solos" is used adjectivally to emphasize that 'they' acted independently, without external assistance.
Solo los estudiantes con experiencia pueden participar.
Only students with experience may participate.
In this context, "solo" modifies the subject 'students with experience', functioning as an adverb meaning 'only', [different from plural "solos"].
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