Italian Phrase
Sì, c'è solo un intervistatore.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that there is only one person conducting the interview. It can be used to clarify the number of interviewers present in a situation such as a job interview, a media interview, or a research study.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks how many interviewers are present, or when you need to reassure a participant that the interview will be conducted by a single person, which can help reduce anxiety.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,c'èsolounintervistatore.
Sì
Affirms a statement; equivalent to 'yes' in English.
c'è
Contraction of 'ci è', meaning 'there is' (used for singular nouns).
solo
Means 'only' or 'just' and is placed before the noun it modifies.
un
Indefinite article for masculine singular nouns.
intervistatore
Masculine noun meaning 'interviewer'.
🗨In Conversation
Quanti intervistatori ci sono per questa sessione?
How many interviewers are there for this session?
Sì, c'è solo un intervistatore.
Yes, there is only one interviewer.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, c'è solo due intervistatori.
Use 'c'è' for singular nouns; for plural you would need 'ci sono'.
Sì, c'è un intervistatore solo.
Placing 'solo' after the noun changes the meaning; keep it before the noun.
Sì, c'è solo un intervistatore (referring to a woman).
If the interviewer is female, use the feminine form 'intervistatrice'.
↔Alternatives
Sì, c'è un solo intervistatore.
Yes, there is a single interviewer.
Sì, c'è solamente un intervistatore.
Yes, there is only one interviewer.
Cultural Tip
In Italian professional settings, it is common to specify the number of interviewers to set expectations. Using 'solo' or 'solamente' sounds natural and polite. Remember that 'intervistatore' can be both masculine and feminine; if the interviewer is a woman, you would say 'intervistatrice'.