da poco

See also: dapoco

Italian

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /da ˈpɔ.ko/
Hyphenation: da‧pò‧co

Etymology 1

Literally, “from little”

Adjective

da poco (invariable)

trivial, trifling, insignificant
Synonyms: banale, ovvio, scontato

Usage notes

Despite being derived from a univerbation of da poco, dappoco has a different meaning.

Derived terms

dappoco

Etymology 2

Ellipsis of da poco tempo (literally “since little time”)

Adverb

recently, just, a short time ago
Synonym: poco fa

References

dappoco in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
poco in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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