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How do you say "long time no see" in Spanish (Latin America)?

Cuánto tiempo sin verte

Phrase Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "long time no see" is Cuánto tiempo sin verte.

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Pronunciation

"Cuánto tiempo sin verte" comes out close to KUA-nto TIE-mpo SIN BE-rte in a Mexican accent, with the j sounding like an English h and no trace of a lisped th.

Grammar notes

Cuánto tiempo sin verte is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

long time no see

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How to remember Cuánto tiempo sin verte

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Questions about Cuánto tiempo sin verte

How do you pronounce Cuánto tiempo sin verte?

"Cuánto tiempo sin verte" comes out close to KUA-nto TIE-mpo SIN BE-rte in a Mexican accent, with the j sounding like an English h and no trace of a lisped th.

Is Cuánto tiempo sin verte formal or casual?

Cuánto tiempo sin verte is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Cuánto tiempo sin verte used in Spanish (Latin America)?

Cuánto tiempo sin verte is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (long time no see).

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