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"Nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never", and "un poco de" is a phrase which is often translated as "a bit of". Learn more about the difference between "nunca" and "un poco de" below.
nunca(
noong
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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).
1. (not ever)
b. ever (after "not")
Nunca llegas a tiempo.You don't ever arrive on time.
¿Vives en México y nunca has comido tacos?You live in Mexico and you haven't ever eaten tacos?
un poco de(
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poh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. a bit of
El ambiente está muy cargado. Voy a salir a la terraza, necesito un poco de aire.It's very stuffy in here. I'm going out to the terrace; I need a bit of air.
b. a little
Si tuviera un poco de dinero, me compraba un pequeño terreno en el campo y me hacía una casa.If I had a little money, I'd buy a small piece of land in the country and build a house.
c. a little bit of
Todo lo que te pedí fue un poco de amor, nada más, pero ni eso supiste darme.All I asked from you was a little bit of love, no more, but you couldn't even give me that.
d. some
Ve a casa de la vecina a pedirle un poco de sal. Nos hemos quedado sin.Go to the neighbor's to ask for some salt. We have none left.
