there were lots of people

había mucha gente

there were lots of people(thehr wuhr lats uhv pi-puhl)

phrase

1. (long or undefined period of time)

a. había mucha gente

There were lots of people in the stadium before the game.

Había mucha gente en el estadio antes del partido.

b. había muchas personas

There were lots of people at the party on Saturday.

Había muchas personas en la fiesta el sábado.

2. (short or defined period of time)

a. hubo mucha gente

There were lots of people who left early from work on Friday.

Hubo mucha gente que salió temprano del trabajo el viernes.

b. hubo muchas personas

There were lots of people who didn't pass the test.

Hubo muchas personas que no pasaron el examen.