This is the 912th most frequent Russian word.
мало
"Мало" means "little," "few," or "not enough."
In this sentence, the word "мало" expresses a small quantity, indicating that the amount of time available is insufficient.
У нас мало времени.
We have little time.
Here, "мало" is used to denote an insufficient amount of light, conveying a lack or shortage.
В комнате мало света.
There is little light in the room.
In this context, "мало" is applied to describe the frequency or quantity of the action of speaking, again indicating scarcity or infrequency.