Desde - Talk About Time Duration
USING “DESDE” CORRECTLY IN SPANISH (B1) These, “desde,” phrases can be tricky, because they all relate to time (and sometimes space), but they work in different ways. Let’s break them down in a clear, simple way: ✅ 1. DESDE Meaning: “Since” or “from” (starting point in time or space). 📍 When to use: To indicate the starting point of an action that is still happening now. 📍 Structure: • Desde + specific point in time (date, day, year, etc.) • Desde + place (for space meaning) 📍 Examples: • "Vivo en Madrid desde 2015." → I’ve lived in Madrid since 2015. • "Trabajo aquí desde el lunes." → I’ve been working here since Monday. • "Desde la ventana se ve el mar." → From the window you can see the sea. ✅ 2. DESDE HACE Meaning: “For” (duration of time). 📍 When to use: To express how long something has been happening (and is still happening). 📍 Structure: • Desde hace + amount of time 📍 Examples: • "Vivo en Madrid desde hace 8 años." → I’ve liv...