en poco tiempo

en poco tiempo(
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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).
phrase
a. in a short time
El ayuntamiento dice que las obras estarán acabadas en poco tiempo.The city council says the works will be finished in a short time.
b. in hardly any time
Mira Colin, por ejemplo, él aprendió español en poco tiempo.Think of Colin, for example; he learned Spanish in hardly any time.
c. in no time
La casa está muy bien situada. En auto te plantas en el centro en poco tiempo.The house is very well situated. You make it downtown in no time by car.
d. quickly
Llegó a Madrid con lo puesto, pero en poco tiempo había hecho una fortuna.He arrived in Madrid with just the clothes he had on, but he quickly made a fortune.
a. shortly
Si salieron a las 8 am, estarán aquí en poco tiempo.If they left at 8 am, they'll be here shortly.
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