Poquito in english
Little
pronunciation: lɪtəl part of speech: adjective, adverb
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.more:
» 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.» 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.» 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 mantequilla = a knob of butter .
Example: Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10 min till tender, strain and add a knob of butter and season with salt & pepper.