Poquito (en. Little)

/poˈkito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates a small amount.
I only have a little money.
Solo tengo poquito dinero.
Used to describe something that is less than usual.
The coffee is a little cold.
El café está un poquito frío.
Refers to a lesser degree of something.
I'm a little tired.
Estoy un poquito cansado.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'poco', which comes from the Latin 'paucu(m)'

Common Phrases and Expressions

little by little
Gradually, little by little.
poquito a poquito
a little bit of
A small amount of something.
poquito de
to have a little
To have a little of something.
tener un poquito

Related Words

little
Amount less than usual.
poco
scarce
That is present in small quantity.
escaso
few
Quality of being little.
poca

Slang Meanings

A little.
It's just a little better.
Solo está un poquito mejor.
Mild or light.
It's a somewhat soft criticism.
Es una crítica un poquito suave.