This is the 394th most frequent Italian word.
soltanto
"Soltanto" means "only" or "just" in English.
In this sentence, 'soltanto' is used to specify exclusivity or limitation to only one item, emphasizing the idea of 'only'.
Ho mangiato soltanto una mela.
I ate only one apple.
Here, 'soltanto' conveys a restriction or sole focus on the wish being expressed, highlighting that nothing else but happiness is meant.
Desidero soltanto che tu sia felice.
I only wish for you to be happy.
In this context, 'soltanto' indicates a limitation to a minimal or single unit of what is being requested, emphasizing brevity or ease.