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How to Say ‘A bit quieter’ in Italian

Un po' più tranquillo

oon poh pyoo trahn-kwil-loh

[oon poh pyoo trahn-kwil-loh]

💬 Usage Tip: Put più "more" before any describing word to compare: più tranquillo "quieter", più vicino "closer". po' is a shortened poco, which is why it has an apostrophe.

Phrase Breakdown

Un po' più

oon poh pyoo

a bit more

'Un po'' is short for 'un poco'. Both 'po'' and 'più' are stressed, short syllables.

Example

Un po' più forte, per favore.

A bit louder, please.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / one

Indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Ho comprato un dolce per la cena.

I bought a dessert for dinner.

po'

[poh]

a little / a bit

A common expression to soften what you say, making it less strong.

Example

Mi sento un po' meglio oggi.

I feel a little better today.

più

[pyoo]

Comparative word used to indicate a greater amount or degree.

Example

Con più responsabilità. impari di più.

With more responsibility, you learn more.

tranquillo

[trahn-kwil-loh]

quiet

Free from noise or disturbance.

Example

Cerchiamo un angolo tranquillo.

We are looking for a quiet corner.

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