Spanish Phrase
Tengo pocos datos.
Meaning
This sentence means “I have few data” or “I have only a small amount of information.” It is used to indicate that the speaker’s data set is limited, often in research, tech, or everyday decision‑making contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain that you lack enough information to draw firm conclusions, when reporting on a study with limited sample size, or simply when you have only a few facts at hand.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tengopocosdatos.
Tener (present)
The verb 'tener' is conjugated as 'tengo' for first‑person singular in the present indicative.
Adjective agreement
The adjective 'pocos' must agree in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with the noun it modifies.
Datos (masc. pl.)
'Datos' is a masculine plural noun meaning 'data' or 'facts'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes suficiente información para el informe?
Do you have enough information for the report?
Tengo pocos datos, así que aún no puedo terminarlo.
I have few data, so I can’t finish it yet.
✕Common Mistakes
Tengo poco datos.
Adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun; use 'pocos datos'.
Tengo pocos dato.
The noun is plural; use 'datos'.
Tengo pocos informaciones.
'Información' is singular and uncountable; say 'poca información'.
↔Alternatives
Dispongo de pocos datos.
I have few data.
Cuento con pocos datos.
I count on few data.
Tengo escasa información.
I have scarce information.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, 'datos' is always masculine, even though it ends in -s like many feminine nouns. Therefore adjectives must be masculine plural (pocos, escasos). Avoid the common mistake of saying 'poco datos' or 'pocos dato'. Also, 'información' is singular and uncountable, so you would say 'poca información' instead of 'pocos informaciones'.