que hace tiempo

that it's been a while

que hace tiempo(keh ah-seh tyehm-poh)

phrase

1. (general)

a. that it's been a while

Sé que hace tiempo que no hablamos, pero llamé para ver cómo estabas.

I know that it's been a while since we last talked, but I just called to see how you’re doing.

b. that it's been a long time

La Abuela dice que hace tiempo que no vamos a su casa. Deberíamos visitarla.

Grandma says that it's been a long time since we were at her house. We should pay her a visit.