English–Spanish
“not much” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpoko/
Example
Como poco porque estoy a dieta.
I eat a little because I'm on a diet.
How to say “not much” in Spanish
“Not much” in Spanish is poco. poco can also mean “a little”.
Small amount.
Example sentences with poco
Duermo poco cuando tengo mucho trabajo.
I don't sleep much when I have a lot of work.
Tips for using poco
- 'Poco' often contrasts with 'un poco': 'poco' implies scarcity or a limited degree and commonly modifies verbs (habla poco = speaks little) while 'un poco' denotes some amount.