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um pouco — meaning in English

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English meaning

slightly adv To a small degree or extent.
some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.

Senses

um pouco is used for these senses in English:

a few A small number of things.
a little To a small extent or degree.
slightly (degree) To a small extent or degree.
some An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).

some — full definition

determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

alguns uns finamente ligeiramente mais ou menos algum um que um pouco de