for a long time(
fawr
uh
lang
taym
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (referring to the future)
b. mucho tiempo
He told his wife he was going to be away for a long time.Le dijo a su esposa que iba a estar de viaje mucho tiempo.
2. (referring to a past and ongoing situation)
b. hace mucho tiempo
I've been wanting to see that movie for a long time.Hace mucho tiempo que quiero ver esa película.
3. (indicating duration)
a. durante mucho tiempo
The building lay derelict for a long time.El edificio quedó abandonado y en ruinas durante mucho tiempo.
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