a lo largo de los años

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(for a certain number of years up until now)
a. over the years
Ya casi no reconozco mi barrio. Cambió mucho a lo largo de los años.I can't recognize my neighborhood anymore. It's changed a lot over the years.
b. throughout the years
A lo largo de los años, Teresa ha ocupado distintos puestos en la compañía.Throughout the years, Teresa has held different positions in the company.
c. as the years go by
El alumno adquiere estrategias de aprendizaje a lo largo de los años.The student acquires learning strategies as the years go by.
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