little

small in size or amount; not big or large

pequeño, pequeño/a

• a little something

Collocations little car · little bit of time

• She has a little dog.

  Ella tiene un perro pequeño.

young; not old or grown-up

pequeño, joven

• a little child

Collocations little boy/girl · little kid

• He's a little boy.

  Él es un niño pequeño.

a small amount of something; not much

poco, algo

• a little bit

Collocations little money · little food

• There's a little milk left.

  Queda un poco de leche.

to some extent; not completely or fully

un poco, algo

• a little bit

Collocations little interest · little concern

• I'm a little tired.

  Estoy un poco cansado.

used to emphasize that something is not true or does not exist; used for emphasis in negative sentences

no, nada

• not a little

Collocations little chance · little hope

• There's not a little truth in what you say.

  Hay mucho de verdad en lo que dices.

used to refer to a short period of time; for a while

un rato, un poco

• for a little

Collocations little time · little while

• I'll be there for a little.

  Estaré allí un rato.

not important or serious; minor

pequeño, insignificante

• a little matter

Collocations little problem · little issue

• It's a little thing.

  Es una cosa insignificante.

used to show affection or fondness for someone; used as a term of endearment

pequeño, querido/a

• my little

Collocations little darling · little one

• My little sister is so cute.

  Mi hermanita es tan adorable.