How to Say "small amount" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “small amount” is “pulgada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi televisor nuevo tiene una pantalla de cincuenta pulgadas.
My new TV has a fifty-inch screen.
Necesito un tornillo que mida exactamente una pulgada.
I need a screw that measures exactly one inch.
Ellos avanzaron pulgada a pulgada por el camino estrecho.
They moved forward inch by inch along the narrow path.
Gender and Articles
'Pulgada' is a feminine naming word. You should always use feminine words like 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) with it.
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to the end: 'las pulgadas'.
Confusing with Centimeters
Mistake: “Using 'pulgada' for daily height or weight measurements in Spain.”
Correction: In most Spanish-speaking countries, people use the metric system (centimeters). Say 'pulgada' only for things like TVs, plumbing, or if you are in the US.
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