How to say “little, few” in Spanish
“Little, few” in Spanish is poco (POH-koh).
- Spanish
- poco
- Say it
- POH-koh
- Changes to
- poca · pocos · pocas
- Note
- Poco tiempo, pocas personas.
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Questions about poco
How do you say “little, few” in Spanish?
“Little, few” in Spanish is poco. Poco tiempo, pocas personas.
How do you pronounce poco?
Say it POH-koh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: POH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Does poco change for feminine and plural?
Yes: poco becomes poca with a feminine noun, and pocos and pocas in the plural.
What does poco mean in English?
In English, poco means “little, few”.
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