poco
Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of poco
1715–25; < Italian: little < Latin paucus few
Example Sentences
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The mezzo-soprano Hannah Ludwig, as Rosina, went perhaps a step too far in ornamenting her defining aria, “Una voce poco fa.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2021
Appearing with Murray Monster and Ovejita on a “People in Your Neighborhood” segment that aired the following year, she sang an excerpt of “Una voce poco fa” from Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.”
From Washington Times ● May 31, 2019
He pointed Herrmann toward Pepe Guízar’s perky tune “A poco no,” or “Not just a little”; an early memo indicates that it could be used as the “theme of the picture.”
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 7, 2015
"Largo al factotum" becomes "You need a barber in Seville," and Rosina's "Una voce poco" changes to "In my heart I hear his voice."
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2012
Still, I have learned poco a poco, little by little.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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