Since a day or for an amount of time
gives a starting point: . gives elapsed time continuing now. Spanish uses a present form for this: . It also works for living somewhere: .
Ask about the duration
asks since when. asks how long. asks a count of hours. Keep these different purposes clear.
Understand the doctor’s instructions
Learn , and as short familiar instructions. is an alternative using an infinitive. The scene introduces listening phrases, without asking you to create a full command system.
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Estoy enferma el sábado.
I have been ill since Saturday.
Vivo aquí tres meses.
I have lived here for three months.
¿ horas duermes?
How many hours do you sleep?
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
¿Desde te duele?
Since when has it hurt?
Es mejor .
It is better to rest.
Vivo aquí desde hace tres .
I have lived here for three months.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
It has hurt since Saturday.
It is better to drink water.
How long have you been here?
Practice 4/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Practice 5/5 · Fill the gaps
Check the contrast in a new context
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Desde lunes. Desde hace dos .
Since Monday. For two days.
Unit complete
