little

• Descreve algo como pequeno em tamanho, quantidade ou grau; também pode expressar afeto, carinho ou 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.

   Pequeno

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscompactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antônimosbigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   Pouco

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

   Sinônimosmeagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antônimosabundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

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

   Pequeno

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

   Sinônimosjuniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antônimoseldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   Insignificante ou sem importância

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antônimosconsequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• Advérbio que indica pequena quantidade ou pequeno grau; significa "em pequena medida" ou "um pouco". Usa-se para modificar verbos, adjetivos e outros advérbios, indicando intensidade ou quantidade reduzida; também pode funcionar como determinante ou adjetivo.

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.

   Pouco

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

   Sinônimosbarelyhardlymarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightlysomewhat

   Antônimosgreatlymuchvery

2. Not at allB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case.

   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.

   Sinônimosby no meansnowise

   Antônimosconsiderablygreatlymuchsubstantially

• Indica uma pequena quantidade de um substantivo incontável, geralmente com uma conotação de insuficiência ou escassez. Também pode expressar uma quantidade pequena mas suficiente em alguns contextos.

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.

   Pouca quantidade (conotação negativa)

   • 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.

   Ênfase na escassez

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

• Substantivo que indica uma pequena quantidade, grau ou tamanho de algo; também pode se referir a uma parte pequena ou a um pouco de algo.

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

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1. Small amountA1formal

   A small quantity or amount of something.

   Um pouco

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

   Sinônimosbitdashdrophintiotajotmodicumpinchsmidgensplashspotsprinkletadtouchtrace

   Antônimosabundancedeallotmuchplenty

2. Short distance or timeA1formal

   A short distance or period of time.

   Um pouco

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

   Sinônimosbitmomentwhile