Definition

To a small extent or degree; somewhat.

Example

The song was played poco louder than before.

Conversation

Did you enjoy the concert last night?

Yeah, it was great, but the music was poco louder than I expected.

I thought so too; it made it hard to talk!

Definitely! I prefer it when it's just a poco quieter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'poco' originates from Spanish, meaning 'a little' or 'a small amount'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'poco' as a way to express something that is 'a little' or 'small' in quantity.

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