a few

alcuni, qualche

Indica un numero piccolo, ma non nullo, di persone o cose numerabili.

In inglese semplice: Some, but not many; used before a plural noun for things you can count.

• I have a few friends here.
• We bought a few apples yesterday.
• Can I ask a few questions?

Come si usa: a few + plural countable noun (We stayed for a few nights.); a few of + determiner/pronoun (A few of my friends live nearby.)

Sinonimi: some, several

Espressioni comuni: a few days, a few people, a few questions

alcuni, qualcuno

Un piccolo numero di persone o cose già menzionate o riconoscibili dal contesto.

In inglese semplice: A small number of people or things already mentioned or understood.

• I need some eggs; a few will do.
• Most guests left, but a few stayed.
• Did you buy any postcards? I bought a few.

Sinonimi: some, several

Espressioni comuni: only a few, just a few, quite a few