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"A long time ago" is a phrase which is often translated as "hace mucho tiempo", and "5 years ago" is a phrase which is often translated as "hace cinco años". Learn more about the difference between "a long time ago" and "5 years ago" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. hace mucho tiempo
A long time ago, the sisters had an argument and have not spoken since.Hace mucho tiempo, las hermanas tuvieron un conflicto y no se han hablado desde entonces.
5 years ago
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. hace cinco años
Brad and I met five years ago and we're still best friends.Brad y yo nos conocimos hace cinco años y aún somos mejores amigos.
