Único

Único

Today’s Spanish word of the day is “único”.

It’s an adjective meaning as “unique” or “sole”.

It can also be translated “only” in phrases such as “hijo único” (only child).

Both English “unique” and Spanish “único” come from Latin unicus, meaning “single”, “sole” or “alone of its kind”. This word is also related to English “one” and Spanish “uno”.

Eres mi único amor.

You are my one and only love.

Cada persona tiene un ADN único.

Each person has a unique DNA.

Mi abuelo fue un hombre único y especial.

My grandfather was a unique and special man.

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