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How do you say "few" in Spanish?
pocos
In Spanish, "few" is pocos.
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Pronunciation
You'd say "pocos" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Grammar notes
pocos is n/a. Its plural is pocos.
Example sentence
Solo vinieron unas pocas personas.
Only a few people showed up.
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How to remember pocos
Say "pocos" while pointing at (or imagining) a few - the physical gesture anchors the sound to the meaning.
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Questions about pocos
How do you pronounce pocos?
You'd say "pocos" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable. Take it slow the first few times until the rhythm feels natural.
Is pocos masculine or feminine?
pocos is n/a. pocos is n/a. Its plural is pocos.
How is pocos used in Spanish?
pocos is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Solo vinieron unas pocas personas. (Only a few people showed up.).
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