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"A little" is a phrase which is often translated as "un poco", and "a few" is a phrase which is often translated as "algunos". Learn more about the difference between "a little" and "a few" below.
a little(
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duhl
)a few(
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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.
