hace poco tiempo

hace poco tiempo(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. not long ago
La vi a Juana hace poco tiempo y se veía muy bien. No puedo creer que haya muerto.I saw Juana not long ago, and she looked so good. I can't believe she's dead now.
b. recently
Compramos el auto nuevo hace poco tiempo.We recently bought our new car.
c. a little while ago
Hace poco tiempo eran niños, y ahora ya son adultos.A little while ago they were kids, and now they are grown-ups.
a. for a short time
No sé si Estela es confiable. Hace poco tiempo que la conozco.I don't know if Estela is a trustworthy person. I've known her for a short time.
b. not...for long
Hace poco que trabajo aquí pero ya me siento muy cómoda.I haven't worked here for long, but I already feel quite comfortable.
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