poco

/ˈpoko/, [ˈpo.ko]

little

Examples

Tom es un poco celoso, ¿no?

Tom is a little jealous, isn't he?

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Tom le tuvo que prestar un poco de dinero a Mary para que pudiera tomar el bus a casa.

Tom had to lend Mary some money so she could take the bus home.

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No lo lamento ni un poco.

I don't regret it one bit.

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Sin duda es algo poco habitual.

That's an unusual thing, undoubtedly.

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¿Le apetecería comer un poco de fruta?

Would you like some fruit?

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Tom me enseñó un poco de francés.

Tom taught me some French.

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Me siento un poco deprimido.

I feel a bit depressed.

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Estoy un poco tocado.

I'm a little crazy.

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Estaba un poco mareado, así que me senté un rato.

Feeling a little dizzy, I sat down for a while.

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¿Qué país es un poco más grande que las Filipinas en términos del área de tierra?

Which country is slightly larger than the Philippines in terms of land area?

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Teníamos un poco de agua.

We had a little water.

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Tu interpretación suena un poco forzada. Tiene que soltar tus dedos.

Your playing sounds a bit stilted. You have to loosen up your fingers.

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¿Puedes esperar un poco más?

Can you hold on a little longer?

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Deberías comer algo un poco más nutritivo.

You should eat something a little more nutritious.

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Como estaba un poco resfriado, me fui a la cama pronto.

Having a slight cold, I went to bed early.

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Las provisiones de comida eran escasas y tuvimos que distribuir de manera racionada lo poco que había quedado.

Supplies of food were low and we had to ration out the little that was left.

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Hoy estás un poco paliducho.

You look pale today.

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Te prestaré el poco dinero que tengo.

I'll lend you what little money I have on me.

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Será imposible obtener una visa en poco tiempo.

It'll be impossible to get a visa on short notice.

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Aguce un poco la estaca.

Sharpen the end of the stick a little.

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