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We have spoken a few minutes ago vs We spoke few minutes

The correct wording is "We have spoken a few minutes ago." This construction uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance in the present. "We spoke few minutes" is incorrect.
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We have spoken a few minutes ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a conversation or communication took place a short time before the present moment.

Examples:

  • We have spoken a few minutes ago, so I know what he is planning to do.
  • She said we have spoken a few minutes ago, but I don't remember the details.
  • Have you heard? We have spoken a few minutes ago about the project.
  • They have spoken a few minutes ago, and now they are ready to make a decision.
  • We have spoken a few minutes ago, and I think we have reached an agreement.

We spoke few minutes

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Apr 30, 2016 ... We spoke few minutes about my current venture Verbinden and also about his work. Later, he started the conversation by asking “How would I ...
  • Aug 6, 2020 ... We spoke few minutes ago. As discussed, the customer details are as follows; Kenneth Umeh Account number: 0101349885 Meter No: 04274670308 2 ...
  • Mar 4, 2015 ... “I just spoke with her, she is doing fine and she never mentioned anything of that sort when we spoke few minutes ago, they are happily together ...
  • Dec 21, 2016 ... We spoke few minutes and as the car neared their home, they asked to stop the car in the main road and not near their home. We understood ...
  • I was introduced to Mati a bit by accident, We spoke few minutes and then he disappeared. The next time, again by accident, he told me he wanted to shoot ...
  • ... we spoke few minutes before your demise. I constantly find solace that your selfless service to humanity and especially to your community in empowering them ...
  • Nov 24, 2020 ... We spoke few minutes ago and he told me about Chris's intentions to ask Alexa out, I am really happy for them. We are planning a surprise ...
  • After we spoke few minutes we were called back and told that we can in fact rent a boat. Upon our return, we were again dismissed for no reason and ...

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