How to Say ‘A little’ in Mexican Spanish
Un poco
oon POH-koh
[oon POH-koh]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful phrase for softening statements: un poco = a little.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Mexican Spanish often uses softeners like this to sound casual and modest.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a; one
Here it is part of the expression un poco, which means a little.
Dormí un poco en la tarde.
I slept a little in the afternoon.
poco
[POH-koh]
little; a little
Used to talk about a small amount or a short time.
Caminé un poco con mi abuela.
I walked a little with my grandmother.
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