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nico

unique

adjective NEE-koh Rare

Also means

only

Usage Note

Nico is not a standard Spanish word; it appears chiefly as a hypocoristic (nickname) for the given name Nicolás. The adjective meaning 'only', 'sole', or 'unique' is único, which carries a written accent and is the form a learner should use.

Examples

"Nico es el apodo de Nicolás."

Natural Translation

Nico is the nickname for Nicolás.

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