few

a small number of people or things, especially when compared to a larger group or amount

pocos, escasos

• few + plural noun

Collocations a few minutes · only a few people

• There are only a few minutes left.

  Solo quedan unos pocos minutos.

used to say that there is not much of something, or almost none at all

pocas, escasos

• few + plural noun

Collocations few opportunities · few friends

• He has few friends.

  Él tiene pocos amigos.

used to say that there is a small amount of something, often less than expected or desired

poco, escaso

• few + plural noun

Collocations a few dollars · only a few days

• I have only a few dollars left.

  Solo me quedan unos pocos dólares.

used to emphasize that there is not much of something, often in negative sentences or questions

pocas, escasos

• few + plural noun

Collocations few chances · few options

• Are there few opportunities for advancement?

  ¿Hay pocas oportunidades para avanzar?

used to indicate a small but significant number of people or things, often in positive sentences

pocos, escasos

• few + plural noun

Collocations a few good ideas · some of the best few moments

• He has a few good ideas.

  Él tiene algunas buenas ideas.

used to describe something as being of low quality or quantity, often in negative sentences

poco, escaso

• few + plural noun

Collocations a few bad habits · only a few good qualities

• She has only a few good qualities.

  Ella tiene solo unas pocas buenas cualidades.

used to emphasize the lack of something, often in negative sentences or questions

pocas, escasos

• few + plural noun

Collocations few chances · few options

• Are there few opportunities for success?

  ¿Hay pocas oportunidades para el éxito?

used to indicate a small but significant number of people or things, often in positive sentences

pocos, escasos

• few + plural noun

Collocations a few good ideas · some of the best few moments

• He has a few good ideas.

  Él tiene algunas buenas ideas.