Time Expressions using Hacer
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When discussing an event, English speakers often ask, "How long has it been?" Spanish speakers ask, "How long does it make?" There are two ways to structure this type of expression. See the examples provided below.
Hace tres días que tengo problemas con Pedro.
Tengo problemas con Pedro hace tres días.
I have had problems with Pedro for three days.
Hace dos años que vivo en la Francia.
Vivo en la Francia hace dos años.
I have lived in France for two years.
Hace cuatro semanas que Cristina vive en la Francia.
Cristina vive en la Francia hace cuatro semanas.
Cristina has lived in France for four weeks.
To say how long that something has not been happening, Spanish speakers simply put the word "no" in front of the verb.
Hace tres días que no tengo problemas con Pedro.
I have not had problems with Pedro for three days.
I have not had problems with Pedro for three days.
Hace dos años que no vivo en la Francia.
I have not lived in France for two years.
I have not lived in France for two years.
Hace cuatro semanas que Cristina no vive en la Francia.
Cristina has not lived in France for four weeks.
Cristina has not lived in France for four weeks.
Time Related Phrases using hacer
¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tiene problemas con su esposo?
How long have you had problems with your husband?
How long have you had problems with your husband?
¿Cuánto tiempo hace que le duele el cuello?
How long have you had a sore neck?
How long have you had a sore neck?
¿Hace cuántos años que usted vive aquí en Obio?
How many years have you lived here in Ohio.
How many years have you lived here in Ohio.
¿Hace cuántas semanas que usted trabaja con señor Cisneros?
How many weeks have you worked with Mr. Cisneros?
How many weeks have you worked with Mr. Cisneros?