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