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How to Say ‘Oh, a little more.’ in Mexican Spanish

Ah, un poquito más.

ah oon poh-KEE-toh MAS

[ah oon poh-KEE-toh MAS]

💬 Usage Tip: poquito is poco with the small-and-soft ending -ito. Mexicans use it constantly to soften things, like un momentito "just a moment."

Phrase Breakdown

[ah]

oh / ah

Interjection showing surprise or realization.

Example

Ah, ya entiendo.

Oh, now I understand.

[oon]

a / an

Masculine singular indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an.'

Example

Un dato importante puede cambiar la conclusión.

An important piece of data can change the conclusion.

poquito

[poh-KEE-toh]

little bit

A common informal way to say a small amount or a little.

Example

Acérquese un poquito más a la entrada.

Come a little bit closer to the entrance.

más

[MAS]

To a greater extent or degree.

Example

Necesito más tiempo.

I need more time.

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