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"Three years" is a phrase which is often translated as "tres años", and "two years" is a phrase which is often translated as "dos años". Learn more about the difference between "three years" and "two years" below.
three years(
thri
 
yirz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tres años
I met my boyfriend three years ago.Conocí a mi novio hace tres años.
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two years(
tu
 
yirz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. dos años
It had been two years since the last time I saw him.Hacía dos años desde la última vez que lo veía.
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