Desde mean from,why still need hace?
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Desde hace años. Can say desde años? Thanks.
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updated Nov 18, 2012
posted by zhmelissa
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No. You have to say "desde hace", ever. The verb "hacer" is often used for time expressions, like "hace tiempo", so you may say "hace tiempo" but not "desde tiempo", although there are constructions like "Desde tiempos remotos..." or "Desde tiempos lejanos...", which are valid expressions.
updated Nov 18, 2012
edited by -cae-
posted by -cae-
...have to say "desde hace", always... I think that might be what you meant? Or, "No, you always have to say "desde hace". Thanks for the little lesson on desde hace. I have trouble with that one. - katydew, Nov 18, 2012
