es un poco

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he's a little
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Eugenio es un buen tipo, pero es un poco impulsivo.Eugenio is a nice guy, but he's a little impulsive.
b. she's a little
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Es un poco haragana, pero es la mejor empleada del lugar.She's a little lazy, but she's the best employee here.
c. it's a little
Me encanta el salmón. Es un poco caro, pero es mi favorito.I love salmon. It's a little expensive, but it's my favorite.
d. is a little
Joaquín es un poco tímido. No le gusta ser el centro de atención.Joaquin is a little shy. He doesn't like being the center of attention.
e. he's a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
No me gusta Horacio. Es un poco molesto.I don't like Horacio. He's a bit annoying.
f. she's a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Es un poco loca. No quiero volver a verla.She's a bit crazy. I don't want to see her again.
g. it's a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Esta silla es hermosa, pero es un poco incómoda.This chair is beautiful, but it's a bit uncomfortable.
h. is a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mariana es un poco agresiva. No me gusta la manera en que nos habla.Mariana is a bit aggressive. I don't like the way she speaks to us.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you're a little
Es un poco callado, ¿verdad? - Cierto. No me gusta hablar mucho.You're a little quiet, aren't you? - True. I don't like speaking much.
b. you're a bit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Es un poco quisquilloso. Tiene suerte de que yo tenga mucha paciencia.You're a bit fussy. You're lucky that I'm very patient.
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