hace tres horas

hace tres horas(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. three hours ago
¿Cuándo empezó a notar los síntomas? - Hace tres horas, aproximadamente.When did you start to feel the symptoms? - Three hours ago, approximately.
b. it's been three hours
Hace tres horas que pasó el tren.It's been three hours since the train passed.
a. for three hours
El bebé hace tres horas que no para de toser.The baby has been coughing nonstop for three hours.
b. it's been three hours
¡Hace tres horas que estoy viendo la tele y aún no he visto un solo anuncio!It's been three hours since I started watching the TV and I haven't seen one commercial yet!
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