there were many

había muchos

there were many(thehr wuhr meh-ni)

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1. (general)

a. había muchos

There were many books I hadn't read, and I wished I could buy them all.

Había muchos libros que no había leído, y deseé poder comprarlos todos.

b. hubo muchos

Things were not easy, and there were many times when I thought of giving up.

Las cosas no fueron sencillas, y hubo muchos momentos en que pensé en darme por vencida.