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Shouldn't there be an accent? The word "solo" without the accent is "alone" or "lonely" so the sentence is literally, "I need two suitcases lonely."
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Yes! "Sólo" should be considered an abbreviation for "solamente"
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For some reason "cases" is not accepted. Have flagged this up to TPTB.
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Connotatively, "cases" could be made of cardboard or some other material, and they might have a different shape than a valise. I think the idea of "satchel" is what's the common thread.
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I agree LeeBrownst1. Placing the only to emphasise the suitcases and not the need is correct. However, the form that Duo champions, though poorly constructed, has become so common that it is accepted.
After all, the purpose of a language is to understand others and be understood, and if a poor turn of phrase can still achieve this, is it worth complaining?
