How to Say "a dash" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “a dash” is “poquito” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Échale solo un poquito de sal.
Just add a tiny bit of salt to it.
Con un poquito de esfuerzo lo lograrás.
With a little bit of effort, you will achieve it.
No tengo mucho, solo un poquito.
I don't have much, just a small amount.
The Diminutive Suffix (-ito)
'Poquito' is the diminutive form of 'poco' (little). The '-ito' ending makes the quantity feel smaller, but often more endearing or manageable.
Variable Forms
Since this meaning functions as a noun/quantifier, it has variable forms that match the item being referred to: poquita (feminine singular), poquitos (masculine plural), poquitas (feminine plural).
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: “Saying 'Dame un poquito de agua' when referring to the quantity (agua is feminine).”
Correction: While 'un poquito' is often used as a fixed phrase regardless of the noun (like 'a small bit'), the strictly correct form for feminine nouns is 'una poquita de agua'.
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