hace dos años

Preterite vs. Imperfect 
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hace dos años(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. two years ago
Juliana se mudó a Sunnyvale, California, hace dos años.Juliana moved to Sunnyvale, CA, two years ago.
b. it's been two years
Hace dos años que se inició este proyecto.It's been two years since this project began.
a. for two years
Hace dos años que no tengo noticias de Alberto.I've had no news from Alberto for two years.
b. it's been two years
Hace dos años que no voy al dentista.It's been two years since my last visit to the dentist's.
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