Translation
little, not much; a little, a bit
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Word origin
From Latin paucus ('few, little').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- paucus
- English cognates
- paucity
Examples
, .
He talks little, but he listens well.
, .
Wait a moment, I will be right back.
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I slept little last night.
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Ordering and Paying in Brazilian Portuguese: Eu Queria um Café
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pouco: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 15: pouco, parecer, oh and 11 more words.