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"Algunos" versus "unos".

"Algunos" versus "unos".

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When should I use "algunos" or "algunas" and should I use "unos" or "unas"? For example, should I say "algunas personas" or "unas personas" when saying "some people"?

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updated Feb 28, 2012
posted by rom2894

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They are are kind of synonyms, but sometimes it is better or more precise to use one or the other.

  • Algunos/Algunas = Some ... personas, carros, perros, gatos, naranjas, etc.
  • Unos/unas = A few
  • ¡Algunas veces me siento cansado después del almuerzo!
  • ¡Unas veces me siento cansado después del almuerzo, y otras no!
  • ¡Dame unas cuantas recomendaciones!
  • For better help you with your question, it would be better to have the whole sentence.
updated Feb 28, 2012
posted by farallon7
Thanks, that helps me. - rom2894, Feb 28, 2012
My pleasure! Any time! - farallon7, Feb 28, 2012
Nice answer! =) - NikkiLR, Feb 28, 2012
: ) - farallon7, Feb 28, 2012