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"A few" is a phrase which is often translated as "algunos", and "many" is an adjective which is often translated as "muchos". Learn more about the difference between "a few" and "many" below.
a few(
uh
fyu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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.
many(
meh
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ni
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (numerous)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
2. (numerous)
