How to Say ‘A little’ in Italian
Un po'
oon poh
[oon poh]
💬 Usage Tip: Po' is short for poco. The apostrophe matters: un po'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Very handy in food shopping when you want a small amount without sounding too exact.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a / one
The masculine singular indefinite article; here it is part of the expression 'un po'' meaning 'a little.'
Un po' di funghi basta per me.
A little mushrooms is enough for me.
po'
[poh]
a little / a bit
Common expression for a small quantity; often used in shopping and everyday speech.
Vorrei un po' di funghi freschi.
I would like a little fresh mushrooms.
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