Un po' di
A little
Language note: Used to express minimal quantities.
Culture note: In food culture, used to express adding a small amount of an ingredient.
Context: You agree to add a little bit of milk or sugar to your coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Un
[oon]
A little
Used to express a small quantity of something.
Aggiungi un po' di zucchero.
Add a little sugar.
po'
[poh]
Little
Signifies a small amount.
Posso avere un po' di caffè?
Can I have a little coffee?
di
[dee]
Of
Indicates part of a whole.
Vorrei un po' di zucchero nel tè.
I would like a little sugar in the tea.
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