What is the Spanish word for "merely"?

Learn how to say "merely" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

merely

Spanish

simplemente

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Alternative translations of "merely"

solamente
únicamente
tan solo
nada más

Examples of how to use "merely" in Spanish

English
I was merely asking a simple question.
Spanish
Solo estaba haciendo una pregunta sencilla.
English
She merely smiled and walked away quietly.
Spanish
Ella simplemente sonrió y se alejó en silencio.
English
This is merely a suggestion, not a rule.
Spanish
Esto es solo una sugerencia, no una regla.
English
He merely wanted to help his neighbor.
Spanish
Él solo quería ayudar a su vecino.
English
The book is merely an old copy.
Spanish
El libro es solo una copia antigua.

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