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"A little" is a phrase which is often translated as "un poco", and "little" is an adjective which is often translated as "pequeño". Learn more about the difference between "a little" and "little" below.
a little(
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lih
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duhl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
little(
lih
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duhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (size)
2. (younger)
3. (young)
4. (not much)
5. (trivial)
a. insignificante
Don't get so upset over such a little matter.No te alteres tanto por un asunto tan insignificante.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g. to run quickly, very tired).
6. (not much)
a. poco
The students who studied little were relieved that the test was so easy.Los alumnos que estudiaron poco estaban aliviados que el examen estuvo tan fácil.
7. (somewhat)
8. (not often)
