hace mucho tiempo que

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. a long time ago
Mi hijo tiene 30 años y hace mucho tiempo que se independizó.My son is 30 years old and he left home a long time ago.
b. ages ago
Aunque Luis todavía no se ha recuperado, el accidente hace mucho tiempo que pasó.Although Luis hasn't recovered yet, the accident happened ages ago.
c. it's been a long time since
Hace mucho tiempo que nos casamos. Pronto celebraremos nuestras bodas de oro.It's been a long time since we got married. We'll soon be celebrating our golden wedding anniversary.
d. it's been ages since
Yo tengo 80 años, y hace mucho tiempo que me jubilé.I'm 80 years old, and It's been ages since I got retired.
a. for a long time
Hace mucho tiempo que vivo en Barcelona. Desde que me casé.I've been living in Barcelona for a long time. Since I got married.
b. for ages
Hace mucho tiempo que no veo a Carlos. - Ya no vive aquí.I haven't seen Carlos for ages. - He doesn't live here any more.
c. it's been a long time since
Hace mucho tiempo que no vamos a la playa.It's been a long time since we've been to the beach.
d. it's been ages since
Hace mucho tiempo que no monto en bicicleta.It's been ages since I last rode a bike.
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