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How to Say ‘It's not much time, I know.’ in Spain Spanish

Es poco tiempo, ya lo sé.

ess POH-koh TYEM-poh ya loh seh

[ess POH-koh TYEM-poh ya loh seh]

Phrase Breakdown

Es poco tiempo,

ess POH-koh TYEM-poh

It's not much time,

This admits there is a problem. Pause at the comma.

Example

Es poco tiempo para todo.

It's not much time for everything.

Words in this phrase

[ess]

it is / is

Form of ser used to describe something or someone.

Example

Es una empresa que parece muy humana.

It is a company that seems very people-oriented.

poco

[POH-koh]

little

With 'un', means 'a bit' or 'slightly'.

Example

Estoy un poco cansado.

I'm a bit tired.

tiempo

[TYEM-poh]

time

Refers to the time someone spent with you, often in a professional context.

Example

Tu tiempo en el evento fue muy valioso para mí.

Your time at the event was very valuable to me.

ya lo sé.

ya loh seh

I know.

This acknowledges the other person's point.

Example

Es tarde, ya lo sé.

It's late, I know.

Words in this phrase

[ya]

already

By this time or before now.

Example

Ya terminé mi tarea.

I already finished my homework.

[loh]

A direct object pronoun meaning it, often referring to a plan, meeting, or task.

Example

Lo confirmamos por correo después del evento.

We’ll confirm it by email after the event.

sé

[seh]

I know

First-person present of saber, to know facts.

Example

Sé la respuesta.

I know the answer.

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