No. 3,537 in Portuguese
pouquinho
A very small amount; a little bit.
In a sentence
Eu comi só um pouquinho do bolo, para não exagerar.
I only ate a little bit of the cake, to avoid overdoing it.
In this sentence, 'pouquinho' is used to indicate a small quantity of something, emphasizing moderation or restraint.
Você pode esperar só mais um pouquinho, por favor?
Can you wait just a little longer, please?
Here, 'pouquinho' expresses a small increment of time, appealing for patience or a minimal delay.
Ele tem só um pouquinho de paciência para lidar com problemas.
He has just a little patience to deal with problems.
'Pouquinho' in this sentence conveys a minimal degree of a quality, in this case patience, highlighting limited capacity in a certain aspect.
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