poco
adverbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “poco” mean in English?
little / few
Example sentences
Tengo poco tiempo.
I have little time.
Hay poca gente.
There are few people.
Hablo un poco de español.
I speak a little Spanish.
How to use it
Poco means 'little / few'. Modifies verbs (poco), nouns (poco/-a/-os/-as agreeing), and adjectives in some contexts.
Common mistake
Use 'un poco de' (a little of) for partial quantities. Plain 'poco' alone is more negative ('not much'). 'Tengo poco tiempo' = 'I have little time'.