poquito
adjective, adverb
1. little, a little, small amount of
small quantity
Common combinations
- poquito de agua — a little water
- poquito de tiempo — a little time
- Queda poquita agua.There is a little water left.
- Tengo poquitos libros.I have very few books.
- Necesito un poquito de azúcar.I need a little sugar.
2. a little, not much
to a small degree or extent
Common combinations
- dormir poquito — sleep very little
- comer poquito — eat very little
- Hoy he dormido poquito.I slept very little today.
- El niño come poquito.The child eats very little.
- Es poquito más alto que yo.He is a little taller than me.
Same root
Phrases with this word
un poquitopoquito a poco