Which is correct:
"We have spoken a few minutes ago" or "We spoke few minutes "?

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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.

The correct phrase 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 to the present moment. On the other hand, "we spoke few minutes" is incorrect as it lacks the necessary preposition and article.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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