How do you say "For a few years" in Spain Spanish?

"For a few years" in Spain Spanish is "Desde hace unos años". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

What does "Desde hace unos años" mean in English?

"Desde hace unos años" means "For a few years" in English. Usage tip: A natural, non-specific timeframe. You can also say “desde hace bastante” (for quite a while).

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How to Say ‘For a few years’ in Spain Spanish

Desde hace unos años

DEHZ-deh AH-seh OO-nohs AH-nyohs

[DEHZ-deh AH-seh OO-nohs AH-nyohs]

💬 Usage Tip: A natural, non-specific timeframe. You can also say “desde hace bastante” (for quite a while).

🇪🇸 In Spain: In personal stories (like faith journeys), Spaniards often use approximate time—more storytelling, less exact dates.

Phrase Breakdown

Desde

[DEHZ-deh]

since; from

Marks the starting point of a time period that continues until now, especially with “hace.”

Example

Desde hace unos años, sigo a Jesús más de cerca.

For a few years now, I’ve been following Jesus more closely.

hace

[AH-seh]

ago; (it has been)

Time marker used to express duration up to the present in “desde hace…” structures.

Example

Desde hace unos años, Jesús me guía en las decisiones importantes.

For a few years now, Jesus has been guiding me in important decisions.

unos

[OO-nohs]

some; a few; about

Makes the time period approximate: “a few.”

Example

Desde hace unos años, comparto mi fe en Jesús con naturalidad.

For a few years now, I’ve been sharing my faith in Jesus naturally.

años

[AH-nyohs]

years

Time unit used in testimonies and life stories.

Example

Desde hace unos años, cada año doy gracias a Jesús por su amor.

For a few years now, every year I thank Jesus for his love.

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