Usage examples of "a short time ago" in English with translation to Spanish

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You can't master a foreign language in a short time; you have to study it step by step. No se puede dominar un idioma extranjero en corto tiempo; uno tiene que estudiarlo paso por paso.
It is almost impossible to learn a foreign language in a short time. Es casi imposible aprender un idioma extranjero en poco tiempo.
A long time ago, there was a bridge here. Hace mucho tiempo había aquí un puente.
He resumed his work after a short break. Reanudó su trabajo tras un breve descanso.
It happened a long time ago. Eso ocurrió hace mucho tiempo.
You have only a short rest, so make the best of it. Tienes sólo un pequeño descanso, así que disfrútalo.
A long time ago, there was a young man. Hace mucho tiempo, hubo un joven hombre.
I have done all of my homework and I'd like to take a short break. Ya terminé toda mi tarea así que ahora me gustaría tomar un pequeño descanso.
Dinosaurs died out a very long time ago. Los dinosaurios desaparecieron hace mucho tiempo.
We took a short rest on the way. Tomamos un breve descanso en el camino.
I visited Paris a long time ago. Hace mucho tiempo visite París.
Write a short essay. Escribe un ensayo corto.
Some time ago I was married. Now I don't have anymore any certainty. Hace tiempo estaba casado; ahora no estoy tan seguro.
Tom usually takes a short snooze after lunch. Tom normalmente se toma una siesta corta después de almorzar.
This happened a long time ago. Esto sucedió hace mucho tiempo.
I have been busy writing a short story. He estado ocupado escribiendo una pequeña historia.
There once was a bridge here a long time ago. Hace mucho tiempo aquí había un puente.
Tom gave a short talk. Tom dio una charla breve.
Dinosaurs became extinct a very long time ago. Los dinosaurios se extinguieron hace mucho tiempo.
What do you say to going out for a short walk? ¿Te apetece dar un paseo?
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