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"A long time ago" is a phrase which is often translated as "hace mucho tiempo", and "a long time" is a phrase which is often translated as "mucho tiempo". Learn more about the difference between "a long time ago" and "a long time" below.
a long time ago(
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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.
a long time(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. mucho tiempo
I had to wait a long time to see the doctor.Tuve que esperar mucho tiempo para ver al médico
