Hace cosa de media hora
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Can someone give me a translation of this phrase? The "Translator" function gave me a couple options, either of which would make sense. The phrase relates to a call someone had made - either "a half hour ago" or "for a half hour", according to the translator. Maybe it's neither, and it's more idiomatic.
Thanks in advance.
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updated Apr 2, 2013
posted by DR1960
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It means a half hour ago. He called me about half and hour ago. Él me llamo hace cosa de media hora.
updated Apr 2, 2013
posted by -Julii-
¡Gracias! - DR1960, Apr 2, 2013
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Yes, About 1/2 hour ago.
The hace is ago in this case. The cosa part means about in this case. It was a "matter" or "thing" of 1/2 hour, i.e. about or approx 1/2 hour.
Regards Roger
updated Apr 2, 2013
edited by rogspax
posted by rogspax
¡Gracias! - DR1960, Apr 2, 2013
Por nada amigo! - rogspax, Apr 2, 2013
