Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pouco
Adjective/Adverb
/ˈpɔu.ku/

Definition
A term used in Portuguese that means ‘little’ or ‘few’ in English.

Examples
- Pouco açúcar – Little sugar.
- Ele fala pouco. – He speaks little.
- Hoje está pouco frio. – Today is a little cold.

Meaning
Pouco is used to describe a small quantity or amount of something. It can indicate a lesser degree of something or a small count of items.

Synonyms
- pouquinho
- escasso
- reduzido