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unico

unique, only

adjective OO-nee-koh Common
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Origin: From Latin unicus (one and only), from unus (one).

Also means

sole, singular

Usage Note

Unico placed before the noun typically means 'only' or 'sole' (l'unico problema = 'the only problem'); placed after it stresses uniqueness or rarity (un'opera unica = 'a unique work'). Figlio unico / figlia unica means 'only child.' Do not confuse with solo ('alone, just'), though the two often overlap.

Examples

"È l'unico negozio aperto la domenica."

Natural Translation

It is the only shop open on Sunday.

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