Poquito in english

Little

pronunciation: lɪtəl part of speech: adjective, adverb

In gestures

poquito = tad ; weeny ; weensy ; teensy ; teensy-weensy ; teeny ; teeny-tiny ; teeny-weeny ; itty-bitty ; itsy-bitsy ; tinsy ; dab.

Example: Williams is one of those rare poets who satisfies the yearning that many of us have for the memorable phrase we wish we had said were our perceptions a tad keener.Example: The dish consists of potatoes, carrots, courgette, onion, garlic cloves, asparagus all thrown together and roasted with a weeny drizzle of olive oil.Example: I may have gone just a weensy overboard on the whole thing, but couldn't resist as that was one of my pet projects.Example: There's just one little teensy drawback, we can't afford it!.Example: Nancy saw his teensy-weensy weiner and has been laughing ever since.Example: On a teeny little farm, in an itty-bitty coop, a very small hen laid a big, giant egg and out of this egg came one big, humongous rooster.Example: Once upon a time there was a teeny-tiny woman who lived in a teeny-tiny house in a teeny-tiny village.Example: The only chocolate I love is the teeny-weeny chocolate bits in chocolate chip ice cream.Example: On a teeny little farm, in an itty-bitty coop, a very small hen laid a big, giant egg and out of this egg came one big, humongous rooster.Example: I was an itsy-bitsy disappointed at the ending initially, but the movie stuck with me for weeks after.Example: Now I feel just a tinsy bit bad for thinking all those mean thoughts about Quinn.Example: Another method is to apply a dab of ketchup on a soft cloth and rub over tarnished spots.

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» con un poquito de = with an edge of .

Example: The two nominees used sharply different strategies: Kaine aggressive, hurling pre-rehearsed insults; and Pence calmer with an edge of disdain.

» poner un poquito de picante = pep up .

Example: Soccer ace David Beckham has started wearing mystical hippy beads to pep up his sex life.

» poquita cosa = mousy [mousier -comp., mousiest -sup.] .

Example: Sora fits the stereotypical description of a 'mousy girl' perfectly, from her appearance to her personality.

» poquito a poco = little by little ; in dribs and drabs .

Example: Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.

Example: In any case, much of the original report has already leaked its way into the public domain, albeit in dribs and drabs.

» poquito a poquito = little by little .

Example: Little by little his heath improved and he was able to walk further and further each day.

» un poquito de = a dash of ; a tiny bit of ; a splash of ; a hint of ; a twist of ; a daub of ; a sprinkle of .

Example: In the humanistic perspective, the concern is with potential, unique capabilities, and dignity -- with a dash of joy to add zest.

Example: Now its a frigging oil drum and the reason nobody would take it was because there was a tiny bit of oil in the bottom.

Example: Woodlands are being brought to life with a splash of colour and sound with the warmer weather bringing a number of migratory birds.

Example: I was amused with Weinberg's article and the hints of truth which are embedded with a bit of cynicism.

Example: With a hefty dollop of knowledge, a pinch of guidance and a twist of determination, every woman can learn the secrets to balancing her hormones.

Example: Lubricate those joints with a daub of fish oil to prevent osteoarthritis.

Example: If your cabbage tastes too tart and vinegary, you can cut that by adding a sprinkle of sugar.

» un poquito (de) = a wee bit (of) ; a little bit (of) .

Example: Generally the salt content in pickles is a wee bit more than normal.

Example: A little bit of bibliographic instruction can go a long way.