little

• Describe algo como pequeño en tamaño, cantidad o grado, o de poca importancia; también se usa para expresar cariño o ternura.

Describes something as small in size, amount, or degree; also used to express affection or endearment.

1. Small in sizeA1formal

   Small in physical size or amount.

   Pequeño en tamaño

   • She has a little dog that follows her everywhere.
   • He lives in a little house by the lake.
   • The little kitten was sleeping in the basket.

   Sinónimoscompactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antónimosbigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   Poca cantidad

   • There is little water left in the bottle.
   • She has little interest in politics.
   • He has little time to finish the project.

   Sinónimosmeagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antónimosabundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

   Used to describe someone who is young or younger than others.

   joven, pequeño

   • The little boy was playing in the park.
   • She has two little sisters.
   • When I was little, I loved to read fairy tales.

   Sinónimosjuniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antónimoseldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   Pequeño, insignificante

   • It's just a little problem; we can fix it easily.
   • Don't worry about the little details.
   • He made a little mistake in the report.

   Sinónimosinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antónimosconsequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• Adverbio que indica una cantidad o grado pequeño, equivalente a 'en escasa medida' o 'no mucho'. También puede funcionar como determinante o pronombre para expresar poca cantidad de algo, y como adjetivo comparando con 'less' y 'least'.

An adverb meaning "to a small extent" or "not much." It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate a small degree or amount. It can also function as a determiner or adjective.

1. To a small degreeA2formal

   Not much; only slightly.

   En poca medida

   • She slept little last night.
   • He knows little about the subject.
   • The temperature changed little throughout the day.

   Sinónimosbarelyhardlymarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightlysomewhat

   Antónimosgreatlymuchvery

2. Not at allB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case.

   En absoluto, nada

   • Little did she know that he was planning a surprise.
   • They little expected the sudden change in weather.
   • Little did they realize the consequences of their actions.

   Sinónimosby no meansnowise

   Antónimosconsiderablygreatlymuchsubstantially

• Indica una cantidad pequeña de un sustantivo no contable, a menudo con un matiz de insuficiencia o escasez.

A determiner used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small quantity. Without the article 'a', it has a negative connotation, meaning 'not much' or 'hardly any'.

1. Small quantity (negative connotation)B1formal

   Used with uncountable nouns to emphasize that the amount is small, often implying 'not enough' or 'less than expected'. It contrasts with 'a little', which is more positive.

   poco (cantidad insuficiente)

   • There is little hope for recovery.
   • He has little interest in sports.
   • We have little time to finish the project.

2. Emphasis on scarcityB2formal

   Used to highlight the insufficiency or rarity of an abstract concept or substance.

   Escasez

   • Little is known about his early life.
   • She showed little remorse for her actions.
   • There was little evidence to support the claim.

• Sustantivo que denota una pequeña cantidad, grado o tamaño de algo. También se refiere a una porción mínima o insignificante, así como a un período breve de tiempo.

A noun referring to a small amount, degree, or size of something.

incontable

1. Small amountA1formal

   A small quantity or amount of something.

   Poca cantidad

   • Add a little of sugar to the tea.
   • She only ate a little of her dinner.
   • He knows a little about the subject.

   Sinónimosbitdashdrophintiotajotmodicumpinchsmidgensplashspotsprinkletadtouchtrace

   Antónimosabundancedeallotmuchplenty

2. Short distance or timeA1formal

   A short distance or period of time.

   poco (distancia o tiempo)

   • We walked a little before resting.
   • Wait a little, and I'll be ready.
   • It's just a little further to the store.

   Sinónimosbitmomentwhile