Poco (en. Bit)

/ˈpoko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Indicates a limited or scarce quantity.

There is little time to finish the project.

Hay poco tiempo para terminar el proyecto.

Used to express low intensity or degree.

He was little enthused about the news.

Estuvo poco entusiasmado con la noticia.

adverb

In small quantity or degree.

Eats little at dinner.

Come poco en la cena.

Insufficiently.

She speaks little in meetings.

Ella habla poco en las reuniones.

From the Latin 'paucus', which means 'little, scarce.'

little by little

Indicates a gradual process.

poco a poco

little that

Expresses a small amount or scarcity of something.

poco que

little traveled

Refers to someone who has traveled little.

poco viajado

little (feminine)

Feminine form of little.

poca

to lessen

To reduce in quantity.

pocar

tiny bit

Diminutive of little.

poquito

Something that is not very important.

That is of little relevance to the conversation.

Eso es poco relevante para la conversación.

Refers to something done without commitment.

I only went to the party for a while, it was a little.

Solo fui a la fiesta un rato, fue un poco.