hace horas

hours ago

for hours

hace horas

phrase

1. (a few hours back)

a. hours ago

Hace horas que el barco que va a la isla zarpó, y hasta mañana no hay otro.

The boat to the island set sail hours ago, and there isn't another one until tomorrow.

b. it's been hours since

Hace horas que ocurrió el accidente, pero todavía se desconoce el número total de víctimas.

It's been hours since the accident happened, but the total number of victims is not yet known.

2. (during the last few hours)

a. for hours

Hace horas que estamos sin electricidad a causa de una tormenta.

We've been without power for hours because of a storm.