Usages of um pouco
Por vezes, preciso abandonar o meu posto de trabalho e caminhar um pouco, para acalmar a mente.
Sometimes, I need to abandon my workstation and walk a bit to calm my mind.
Para temperares melhor a salada, podes usar azeite e um pouco de vinagre.
To season the salad better, you can use olive oil and a bit of vinegar.
Se os sapatos estiverem estreitos, a loja pode alargá‑los um pouco.
If the shoes are too tight, the store can stretch them a bit.
Ela é um pouco tímida, mas fala bem quando está entre amigos.
She is a bit shy, but she speaks well when she is among friends.
Ela é um pouco tímida, mas ouve com atenção quando alguém fala.
She is a bit shy, but she listens carefully when someone speaks.
Logo que tu tiveres descansado um pouco, voltamos ao estudo.
As soon as you have rested a bit, we’ll go back to studying.
O livro alemão é difícil, mas o tradutor online ajuda um pouco.
The German book is difficult, but the online translator helps a bit.
Alguns amigos vivem com o salário mínimo; ao contrário deles, eu consigo guardar um pouco todos os meses.
Some friends live on the minimum wage; unlike them, I manage to save a bit every month.
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