Usages of pouco
Eu vou ganhar pouco dinheiro este mês, mas não é nada que me preocupe.
I will earn little money this month, but it's nothing that worries me.
Apesar de termos pouco tempo, vamos trabalhar rapidamente para terminar.
Even though we have little time, we will work quickly to finish.
Com um pouco de paciência, descobririas novas formas de organizar o teu trabalho sem pressa.
With a little patience, you would discover new ways to organize your work without rushing.
Embora ele tenha pouco tempo, ainda consegue despender alguns minutos para ajudar-nos.
Although he has little time, he still manages to spend a few minutes helping us.
O Pedro sente que sobrou pouca comida depois do jantar de ontem.
Pedro feels that little food remained after yesterday’s dinner.
Ontem tive dor de cabeça e um pouco de febre durante a viagem.
Yesterday I had a headache and a bit of fever during the trip.
Ao pequeno-almoço, como cereais com iogurte e um pouco de manteiga no pão.
At breakfast, I eat cereal with yogurt and a bit of butter on bread.
Põe pouco mel e pouca cebola: a quantidade certa melhora a qualidade da salada.
Put little honey and little onion: the right amount improves the quality of the salad.
É importante para nós descansarmos um pouco depois do jantar.
It is important for us to rest a bit after dinner.
Ela tentou perdoar o erro, mas ainda está um pouco magoada.
She tried to forgive the mistake, but she is still a bit hurt.
O candidato independente falou pouco, mas o seu discurso foi claro e honesto.
The independent candidate spoke little, but his speech was clear and honest.
As cortinas da sala deixam entrar pouca luz durante o dia.
The living‑room curtains let in little light during the day.
Mesmo quando tem pouco tempo, a professora é generosa com as explicações.
Even when she has little time, the teacher is generous with explanations.
Às vezes o irmão da Maria é um pouco egoísta com o telemóvel.
Sometimes Maria's brother is a bit selfish with the phone.
Ao terminar o exame, eu descanso um pouco.
When I finish the exam, I rest a bit.
O toque vibratório faz pouca diferença para mim, por isso desligo toda a vibração.
The vibrating ringtone makes little difference to me, so I turn off all vibration.
Basta que bebas água e descanses um pouco para a dor de cabeça melhorar.
It is enough that you drink water and rest a bit for the headache to get better.
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