hace una semana que

one week ago

for one week

hace una semana que(ah-seh oo-nah seh-mah-nah keh)

phrase

1. (one week back)

a. one week ago

Hace solo una semana que Óscar empezó a trabajar para nosotros, pero aprende rápido.

Oscar started working for us only one week ago, but he's a quick learner.

b. a week ago

Hace una semana que nos casamos y estamos en nuestra luna de miel.

We married a week ago and are on our honeymoon.

c. it's been a week since

Hace una semana que hablé con él por teléfono por última vez. Desde entonces no he sabido nada de él.

It's been a week since I last talked to him on the phone. I haven't heard from him since.

2. (during the last week)

a. for one week

Estoy resfriado y hace una semana que no voy a la piscina.

I have a cold and haven't been to the pool for one week.

b. for a week

Hace ya una semana que voy al gimnasio todos los días, y me noto mucho más en forma.

I've been going to the gym every day for a week now, and I feel much fitter.

c. it's been a week since

Hace una semana que no vemos el sol.

It's been a week since we last saw the sun.