a little

un po’, leggermente

In misura ridotta o con poca intensità.

In inglese semplice: By a small amount, or to a small degree.

• I feel a little tired.
• The room has warmed up a little.
• Could you speak a little more slowly?

Come si usa: a little + adjective/adverb (The soup is a little too hot.); verb + a little (Move a little so I can sit down.)

Sinonimi: slightly, a bit

Contrari: a lot

Espressioni comuni: a little tired, move a little, a little better, a little strange

un po’ di

Indica una piccola quantità di qualcosa che non si conta per singole unità.

In inglese semplice: Some of something, but only a small amount.

• Add a little salt.
• We have a little time before the train leaves.
• Could you lend me a little money?

Come si usa: a little + uncountable noun (There is a little milk in the fridge.)

Sinonimi: a bit of, some

Contrari: a lot of

Espressioni comuni: a little water, a little time, a little help

un po’

Una piccola quantità di qualcosa già nominato o chiaro dal contesto.

In inglese semplice: A small amount of something already mentioned or understood.

• Would you like some juice? Just a little, please.
• There was plenty of rice, but he ate only a little.
• I spent most of my money and saved a little.

Come si usa: a little of something (She drank a little of the soup.)

Sinonimi: a bit, some

Contrari: a lot

Espressioni comuni: just a little, only a little, save a little