A1 — Beginneradverb
poco
little, not much, a bit
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
leggermenteappenaquasi nienteun po'minimamente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
moltotantoassaiabbondantementenotevolmente
Usage note
'Un po'' (apocopated 'un poco') is more colloquial. As adjective: pochi amici, poca acqua. 'Poco' before an adjective softens it: poco interessante = not very interesting.
Example
"Mangio poco a colazione, solo un caffè."
"I eat little at breakfast, just a coffee."
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