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"Lots of" is an adjective which is often translated as "muchos", and "there was" is a phrase which is often translated as "hubo". Learn more about the difference between "lots of" and "there was" below.
lots of(
lats
uhv
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. muchos (nouns in plural form)
I've lived here for three years, but I still don't have lots of friends.Llevo tres años viviendo acá, pero todavía no tengo muchos amigos.
b. mucho (nouns in singular form)
There were lots of people at the airport this morning.Había mucha gente en el aeropuerto esta mañana.
c. un montón de
He's willing to give me lots of money for my old guitar.Él está dispuesto de darme un montón de dinero por mi vieja guitarra.
there was(
thehr
wuhz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
