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"A little" is a phrase which is often translated as "un poco", and "somewhat" is an adverb which is often translated as "algo". Learn more about the difference between "a little" and "somewhat" below.
a little(
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lih
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duhl
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. un poco
I should have added a little salt to the stew.Debería haberle añadido un poco de sal al guisado.
a. un rato
Don't worry, your mom will be back in a little.No te preocupes, tu mamá regresará en un rato.
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somewhat(
suhm
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wuht
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. algo
My situation is somewhat similar to yours.Mi situación es algo parecida a la tuya.
b. un tanto
She seemed somewhat confused after the accident.Parecía un tanto confundida después del accidente.
c. un poco
I find it somewhat strange that he never called.Me parece un poco raro que nunca llamara.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. en cierto modo
Why don't you ask her? I believe she's somewhat of an expert.¿Por qué no le preguntas a ella? Creo que es en cierto modo una experta.
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