A little bit in Spanish
A little bit in Spanish is un poquito (oon poh-KEE-toh).
- Spanish
- un poquito
- Say it
- oon poh-KEE-toh
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Common Spanish diminutives in conversation
The other words in step 3 of Spanish Diminutives.
- el cafecitoa little coffee · el kah-feh-SEE-toh
- el panecitolittle bread roll · el pah-neh-SEE-toh
- un momentitojust a moment · oon moh-mehn-TEE-toh
- la abuelitagrandma (affectionate) · lah ah-bweh-LEE-tah
- el abuelitograndpa (affectionate) · el ah-bweh-LEE-toh
- el corazoncitosweetheart (little heart) · el koh-rah-sohn-SEE-toh
- ahoritaright now or soon (regional) · ah-oh-REE-tah
- cerquitavery close by · sehr-KEE-tah
Questions about un poquito
How do you say a little bit in Spanish?
A little bit in Spanish is un poquito.
How do you pronounce un poquito?
Say it oon poh-KEE-toh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: KEE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does un poquito mean in English?
In English, un poquito means a little bit.
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