A2 Expression Neutral

Desde hace mucho tiempo.

For a long time.

Practice it

Meaning

To indicate a duration that started in the distant past.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in casual conversation. Often used with 'rato' for shorter durations. Used frequently in social contexts. Standard usage in professional settings.

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Present Tense Rule

Always use the present tense with 'desde hace'.

Meaning

To indicate a duration that started in the distant past.

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Present Tense Rule

Always use the present tense with 'desde hace'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Yo ________ (vivir) en México desde hace mucho tiempo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vivo

Ongoing actions require the present tense.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Yo ________ (vivir) en México desde hace mucho tiempo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vivo

Ongoing actions require the present tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'hace' for past events.

Related Phrases

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Hace mucho tiempo

contrast

A long time ago

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