few

• Adjetivo que indica um número pequeno de coisas ou pessoas, geralmente com sentido de escassez ou de contraste com muitos. Também pode significar poucos, alguns ou um pequeno número.

An adjective meaning a small number of things or people.

1. A1formal

   Used to describe a small number of things or people.

   Poucos

   • Only a few people attended the meeting.
   • She has a few books on her shelf.
   • There are a few apples left in the basket.

   Sinônimoshandfulminoritysprinklingtrickle

   Antônimosmanymultitudinousnumerous

2. Not manyA2formal

   Used to emphasize that the number is small or insufficient.

   Poucos

   • Few students passed the difficult exam.
   • He has few friends in the new city.
   • There are few opportunities for advancement in this company.

   Sinônimosinsufficientlimitedmeagerscarcesparse

   Antônimoscountlessmanymultiplenumerous

• Indica uma quantidade pequena de itens contáveis, frequentemente com uma conotação de insuficiência ou escassez. Contrasta com 'a few', que tem sentido positivo de alguns.

A determiner used with plural countable nouns to indicate a small number. Without the article 'a', it has a negative connotation, meaning 'not many' or 'hardly any'.

1. Small number (negative connotation)B1formal

   Used with plural countable nouns to emphasize that the number is small, often implying 'not enough' or 'less than expected'. It contrasts with 'a few', which is more positive.

   Poucos (conotação negativa)

   • Few people understand this theory.
   • There are few reasons to stay.
   • Few of them passed the exam.

2. Only a small number (restrictive)B2formal

   Used in the phrase 'only a few' or simply 'few' to restrict the quantity to a very limited number, emphasizing scarcity.

   Apenas um pequeno número (restritivo)

   • Very few students completed the assignment on time.
   • Few cities have such a rich history.
   • He has few friends in this town.

• Substantivo que indica uma pequena quantidade de algo, frequentemente sugerindo escassez ou número reduzido de itens ou pessoas.

A noun referring to a small number of something, often indicating not many or a scarcity of items.

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1. A1formal

   A small number of people or things, often implying not many.

   Pequeno número de pessoas ou coisas

   • Only a few of the students passed the exam.
   • A few of the books were damaged in the flood.
   • She invited a few of her closest friends to the party.

   Sinônimoshandfulminorityscatteringsmatteringsprinklingtrickle

   Antônimoscrowdhostmanymultitudethrong

2. A select or elite groupB2formal

   A small, select group of people, often implying exclusivity.

   Poucos, os selecionados

   • The few who understand the theory are highly respected.
   • Only the few were allowed into the private club.
   • The secrets are known by the few.

   Sinônimoschosenelecteliteprivilegedselect

   Antônimoscrowdmanymass