What is the difference between poco and poquito? For example if someone asked you, “Hablas espanol?” Would you reply with Un poco or un poquito?

spanishskulduggery:

Un poquito is the diminutive of un poco.

When you say un poco you’re saying “a bit” / “a little”.

When you say un poquito you’re saying a little less than that; “a little bit”.

The main difference is usually the confidence of the person speaking. If they’re not confident, the person will probably say un poquito.