Using Hace + length of time + que + present tense to say how long one has done something

Question 1

To to talk about an action or event that started in the past but is still ongoing in the present, for example, that you have done something for + [duration], you use:

Answer 1

Hace + [length of time] + que + action in El Presente

Be careful, because this structure needs to be placed at the beginning of the sentence as shown in the examples above.

Question 2

Nuria has lived in California for 3 months.

Answer 2

Hace 3 meses que Nuria vive en California.

Question 3

I’ve had a headache for a few days.

Answer 3

Hace algunos días que tengo dolor de cabeza.

Question 4

I have been studying Spanish at the academy for a month.

Answer 4

Hace un mes que estudio español en la academia.

Question 5

I haven’t seen Marcos for a week.

Answer 5

Hace una semana que no veo a Marcos.