Lingobi: Learn Languages
By Lingobi, Published on 12/06/2025
When I first started learning Spanish, I realized I didn’t know how to ask for simple things like a little more coffee or just a small portion of food. These are phrases you end up using all the time in real life, especially when visiting Spanish-speaking countries or eating with friends. In this article, we’ll go through the most useful expressions for talking about portions in Spanish in a natural way.
In Spanish, there are multiple ways to say things like a little, a bit more, or enough. Each phrase has a slightly different nuance, and choosing the right one helps you sound more natural in conversation.
Here are the most practical expressions for everyday situations:
| English | Spanish |
| A little | Un poco |
| A little more | Un poco más |
| Just a bit | Solo un poquito |
| Enough | Suficiente |
| Too much | Demasiado |
Don’t just read — practice this topic in the Lingobi app and start improving today!
Here are some real sentences you’ll likely need when eating with friends or ordering at a restaurant.
Poco means a normal "small amount," while poquito sounds softer, more polite, and is used constantly in conversation. If you want to sound friendly and natural, you’ll hear poquito everywhere.
When you’re unsure which phrase to use, choosing un poco or un poquito will almost always work. These expressions fit nearly every social situation, from restaurants to family gatherings.
Keep practicing these simple but essential expressions. The more you use them, the more natural your Spanish will sound. If you want to build real conversational confidence, completing lessons and chatting with native speakers in Lingobi is one of the best ways to get comfortable with everyday expressions like these.
LingobiTurn what you’ve read into real progress — practice and improve inside the Lingobi app.