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How to Say ‘Well, okay, but just a little bit.’ in Spain Spanish

Bueno, vale, pero solo un poquito.

BWEH-noh BAH-leh PEH-roh SOH-loh oon poh-KEE-toh

[BWEH-noh BAH-leh PEH-roh SOH-loh oon poh-KEE-toh]

🇪🇸 In Spain: This is the classic way to give in after the host insists. Accepting a token amount keeps everyone happy without overeating.

Phrase Breakdown

Bueno, vale,

BWEH-noh BAH-leh

Well, okay,

'Vale' is the typical Spanish 'OK'. Say it as 'BUE-no, BA-le'.

Example

Bueno, vale, vamos.

Well, okay, let's go.

Words in this phrase

Bueno

[BWEH-noh]

well / okay

Filler word used to close or change topic in conversation.

Example

Bueno, nos vemos mañana.

Well, see you tomorrow.

vale

[BAH-leh]

okay

Very common Spain expression for agreement, like 'OK'.

Example

Vale, nos vemos mañana.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

pero solo un poquito.

PEH-roh SOH-loh oon poh-KEE-toh

but just a little bit.

'Pero' means 'but'. It has a single tapped 'r': 'PE-ro'. Do not confuse it with 'perro' (dog).

Example

Sí, pero solo un poquito.

Yes, but just a little.

Words in this phrase

pero

[PEH-roh]

But

Used to introduce a contrast.

Example

Quería ir, pero no podía.

I wanted to go, but I couldn't.

solo

[SOH-loh]

just, only

Adverb meaning 'only' or 'just'.

Example

Solo quiero un café.

I just want a coffee.

[oon]

An article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Busco un lugar donde me sienta valorado.

I’m looking for a place where I feel valued.

poquito

[poh-KEE-toh]

little bit

Diminutive of 'poco'; a very small amount.

Example

Solo un poquito de vino.

Just a little bit of wine.

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