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um pouco de — meaning in English

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English meaning

modicum noun A small amount of something.
some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.

Senses

um pouco de is used for these senses in English:

modicum A modest, small, or trifling amount.
some An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.

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

bocadinho mínimo pingo mais ou menos uns algum um pouco um que alguns