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    Poquillo (en. A little)

    /poˈkiʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A term that refers to something of little quantity or size.
    The little bit of rice that was left was not enough for dinner.
    El poquillo de arroz que quedaba no era suficiente para la cena.
    It can also refer to something that is considered insignificant.
    That little bit of information doesn't help us much.
    Ese poquillo de información no nos ayuda mucho.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'poco' with the suffix '-illo', which indicates diminutive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a little bit of
    Indicates a small amount of something.
    poquillo de
    there is no little bit
    Means that there is nothing, not even a small amount.
    no hay poquillo

    Related Words

    little
    Scarce quantity or less than normal.
    poco
    scarce
    That is found in small quantities.
    escaso
    insignificant
    That has no importance or is of little value.
    insignificante

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a short person.
    That guy is a little bit short, he is only one meter tall.
    Ese chico es un poquillo, solo mide un metro.
    To describe something that is trivial or unimportant.
    Don’t worry, that is just a little bit.
    No te preocupes, eso es solo un poquillo.