llegó el tiempo

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llegó el tiempo(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the time came
Cuando llegó el tiempo, Lisa y yo nos decidimos a tener un hijo.When the time came, Lisa and I decided to have a baby.
b. the time has come to
Llegó el tiempo de defender la libertad de expresión.The time has come to defend freedom of expression.
c. the time has come for
"Llegó el tiempo de nuevas reformas," dijo el político."The time has come for new reforms," the politician said.
d. the time has come for ... to
Llegó el tiempo de que los criminales de guerra respondan por sus crímenes.The time has come for war criminals to answer for their crimes.
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No me puedo creer que esté de vacaciones. Por fin llegó el tiempo de relajarse.I can't believe I'm on vacation. Finally it's time to relax.
Con el otoño llegó el tiempo de la cosecha.With autumn came harvest time.
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