tiene años
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tiene años(
tyeh
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neh
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nyohs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's getting on in years
¿Cuando dices que tiene años, de cuántos estamos hablando?When you say he's getting on in years, how many years are we talking about?
b. she's getting on in years
¿Es joven tu madre? - Bueno, tiene años, aunque se mantiene activa.Is your mother young? - Well, she's getting on in years, although she stays active.
c. is getting on in years
Carmina ya tiene años, pero se conserva bien.Carmina is already getting on in years, but she looks young.
d. it's quite old
¿Es nuevo ese reloj? - ¡Qué va! Tiene años. Me lo regalaron mis padres cuando me gradué.Is that watch new? - Not at all! It's quite old. My parents gave it to me when I graduated.
e. is quite old
Este auto tiene años, y estoy pensando en comprarme uno nuevo.This car is quite old, and I'm thinking of buying a new one.
2. (formal) (are rather old; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're getting on in years
Es verdad que tiene años, pero yo la veo estupenda.It's true you're getting on in years, but you look great.
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