Usage examples of "Cuantas" in Spanish with translation to English

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Quiero unas cuantas copas vacías. I want a few empty glasses.
Me gustaría decir unas cuantas palabras en modo de disculpa. I'd like to say a few words by way of apology.
Sería mejor que trataras de pasar inadvertido unas cuantas semanas. You’d better lie low for a few weeks.
Las velas parpadearon unas cuantas veces y después se apagaron. The candle flickered a few times and then went out.
Primero que todo, te haré unas cuantas preguntas y luego te examinaré. First of all, I will ask you a few questions and then examine you.
Hay unas cuantas manzanas en la cesta. There are few apples in the basket.
Tu madre te lo repetirá cuantas veces sea necesario. Your mother will repeat it to you as many times as necessary.
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