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"Unos" is a form of "un", an indefinite article which is often translated as "a". "Algunos" is a form of "algunos", an adjective which is often translated as "some". Learn more about the difference between "unos" and "algunos" below.
un(
oon
)
An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
indefinite article
a. a
Había un coche estacionado en la puerta.There was a car parked at the gate.
b. an (before vowel sound)
Tienen una vieja cámara que todavía funciona.They have an old camera which is still working.
a. some
Compré unos libros muy interesantes.I bought some very interesting books.
Conseguí unas manzanas deliciosas en el mercado.I got some delicious apples at the market.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one
Solo queda un dulce en la caja.There's only one chocolate left in the box.
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algunos(
ahl
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goo
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nohs
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
(indeterminate)
a. some
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
En esta página encontrarás algunos ejemplos de verbos pronominales.On this page you'll find some examples of pronominal verbs.
b. a few
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Encontré algunos errores en tu ensayo, pero en general está bien escrito.I found a few mistakes in your essay, but it's well written overall.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
2.
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
(indeterminate people or things)
a. some
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Después de la cena, la mayoría de los invitados se fueron a sus casas, y algunos fueron al bar de enfrente.After the dinner, most people went home, and some went to the bar across the street.
b. a few
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Muchos críticos amaron el nuevo libro del autor filipino, pero algunos lo odiaron.Many critics loved the Philippine author's book, but a few hated it.
c. some people
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
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.
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