QUICK ANSWER
"A few" is a phrase which is often translated as "algunos", and "a little" is a phrase which is often translated as "un poco". Learn more about the difference between "a few" and "a little" below.
a few(
uh
fyu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
1. (indicating quantity)
a. algunos
Many sleeping pills stop working after a few hours.Muchas pastillas para dormir dejan de funcionar después de algunas horas.
b. unos
Do you have a few minutes after class to chat?¿Tienes unos minutos después de la clase para hablar?
d. unos cuantos
Are there many tomatoes left? - No, there are just a few.¿Quedan muchos tomates? - No, solo hay unos cuantos.
a little(
uh
lih
-
duhl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).