1. The Hace Time Expression

2. This is an “expression”, which means that it will not line-up word-for-word with English. The expression is used to talk about how long something has been going on, or how long ago something happened.

3. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying. The formula is “hace” + amount of time + que + present tense verb… I have played the guitar for three years. Hace

4. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying. The formula is “hace” + amount of time + que + present tense verb… I have played the guitar for three years. Hace Hace tres años

5. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying. The formula is “hace” + amount of time + que + present tense verb… I have played the guitar for three years. Hace Hace tres añosHace tres años que

6. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying. The formula is “hace” + amount of time + que + present tense verb… I have played the guitar for three years. Hace Hace tres añosHace tres años queHace tres años que toco la guitarra

7. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying: “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” If this makes sense to you (though it’s awkward), you should use it to help you. Hace tres años que toco la guitarra.

8. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying: “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” If this makes sense to you (though it’s awkward), you should use it to help you. Hace tres años que toco la guitarra.

9. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying: “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” If this makes sense to you (though it’s awkward), you should use it to help you. Hace tres años que toco la guitarra.

10. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying: “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” If this makes sense to you (though it’s awkward), you should use it to help you. Hace tres años que toco la guitarra.

11. The Hace Time Expression We can translate this using a nonsensical “formula” that we memorize, or we can learn it by understanding what a Spanish-speaker is really saying: “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” If this makes sense to you (though it’s awkward), you should use it to help you. Hace tres años que toco la guitarra.

12. Try translating these sentences 1.I have had these shoes for two weeks. (It makes two weeks that I have these shoes.) 2. She has lived in Carmel for a year. 3. We have been in Indiana for six months. 4. You have studied Spanish for four years. 5. I have been playing soccer for ten years.

13. Answers 1.Hace dos semanas que tengo estos zapatos. 2. Hace un año que vive en Carmel. 3. Hace seis meses que estamos en Indiana. 4. Hace cuatro años que estudia(s) español. 5. Hace diez años que juego (al) fútbol.

14. Hace expression in past: “ago” Hace tres años que hablé contigo. If you’re translating English-to-Spanish, it’s the word “ago” that makes you use the preterite tense verb. If you see preterite in Spanish, use “ago” in your English sentence.

15. Hace expression in past: “ago” If you’re translating English-to-Spanish, it’s the word “ago” that makes you use the preterite tense verb. If you see preterite in Spanish, use “ago” in your English sentence. “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” Hace tres años que hablé contigo.

16. Hace expression in past: “ago” If you’re translating English-to-Spanish, it’s the word “ago” that makes you use the preterite tense verb. If you see preterite in Spanish, use “ago” in your English sentence. “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” Hace tres años que hablé contigo.

17. Hace expression in past: “ago” If you’re translating English-to-Spanish, it’s the word “ago” that makes you use the preterite tense verb. If you see preterite in Spanish, use “ago” in your English sentence. “It makes three years that I play the guitar.” Hace tres años que hablé contigo.

18. Hace expression in past: “ago” If you’re translating English-to-Spanish, it’s the word “ago” that makes you use the preterite tense verb. If you see preterite in Spanish, use “ago” in your English sentence. “It makes three years that I talked to you.” Hace tres años que hablé contigo. I talked to you three years ago.

19. Try translating these sentences 1.I bought these shoes two weeks ago. (It makes two weeks that I bought these shoes.) 2. She ate two hours ago. 3. We arrived ten minutes ago. 4. You brushed your teeth an hour ago. 5. I played soccer a month ago.

20. Answers 1.Hace dos semanas que compré estos zapatos. 2. Hace dos horas que comió. 3. Hace diez minutos que llegamos. 4. Hace una hora que te cepillaste los dientes. 5. Hace un mes que jugué (al) fútbol.

21. Making Questions with Hace Exp. Either learn another formula, or use the same logic: Cuánto(s) + unit of time + “hace” + que + present tense verb. Or, “how much time does it make that you have that shirt?” How long have you had that shirt?

22. Making Questions with Hace Exp. Either learn another formula, or use the same logic: Cuánto(s) + unit of time + “hace” + que + present tense verb. Or, “how much time does it make that you have that shirt?” How long have you had that shirt? ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tiene(s) esa camisa?

23. The Hace Time Expression Either learn another formula, or use the same logic: Cuánto(s) + unit of time + “hace” + que + present tense verb. Or, “how much time does it make that you have that shirt?” How long have you had that shirt? ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tiene(s) esa camisa?

24. The Hace Time Expression Either learn another formula, or use the same logic: Cuánto(s) + unit of time + “hace” + que + present tense verb. Or, “how much time does it make that you have that shirt?” How long have you had that shirt? ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tiene(s) esa camisa?

25. The Hace Time Expression Either learn another formula, or use the same logic: Cuánto(s) + unit of time + “hace” + que + present tense verb. Or, “how much time does it make that you have that shirt?” How long have you had that shirt? ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tiene(s) esa camisa?

26. The Hace Time Expression Either learn another formula, or use the same logic: Cuánto(s) + unit of time + “hace” + que + present tense verb. Or, “how much time does it make that you have that shirt?” How long have you had that shirt? ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tiene(s) esa camisa??

27. Answering Questions 1. ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que tienes tu abrigo? 2. ¿Cuántas horas hace que desayunaste? 3. ¿Cuántos años hace que estudias español? 4. ¿Cuántos minutos hace que entraste en mi sala de clase? 5. ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que sabes leer?