¡A poco! means "Really?" or "No way!" in Mexican Spanish. It shows surprise or a bit of disbelief, and "¿a poco no?" means "isn't it, though?".
Casual Use it with friends, family and people your age.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
Use it as a question when you're surprised: "¿A poco sí?" (really?). Use "¿a poco no?" to get someone to agree with you.
It's very Mexican; elsewhere people say "¿En serio?" or "¿De verdad?".
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FAQ: ¡A poco!
¡A poco! means "Really?" or "No way!" in Mexican Spanish. It shows surprise or a bit of disbelief, and "¿a poco no?" means "isn't it, though?".
"Isn't it, though?" or "Right?". You use it to invite agreement.
Rarely. It's one of the expressions that marks you as someone who learned Mexican Spanish.