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)

1. 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

da poco

1. 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