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"Algunos" is a form of "algunos", an adjective which is often translated as "some". "Varios" is a form of "varios", a pronoun which is often translated as "several". Learn more about the difference between "algunos" and "varios" below.
algunos(
ahl
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goo
-
nohs
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
c. some people (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Algunos simplemente no aprecian lo bonita que es la naturaleza en esta área.Some people just don't appreciate appreciate how beautiful nature is in this area.
varios(
bah
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ryohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. several
¿Tienes algún amigo que se haya casado ya? - Sí, varios.Have any of your friends got married yet? - Yes, several.
b. some
Varios de nosotros fuimos a visitarlo en el hospital.Some of us went to see him in the hospital.
c. various
Varias de nuestras publicaciones han ganado premio.Various of our publications have won a prize.
