Spanish Phrase
Llevan años juntos.
Meaning
The sentence states that a couple, a pair of friends, or a team has been together for many years, emphasizing the length of the relationship or collaboration.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to highlight the duration of a romantic relationship, a long‑standing friendship, or a professional partnership. It works in both informal chats and more formal descriptions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Llevanañosjuntos
Llevar (tiempo)
The verb *llevar* in the present tense is used to express how long someone has been doing something. Here, *llevan* (they carry) means 'they have been' for a period of time.
Años (plural)
Año becomes *años* in the plural. It follows the verb directly to indicate the length of time.
Juntos (adverb)
*Juntos* means 'together' and agrees in gender/number with the subject when it refers to a group of people.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto tiempo llevan trabajando en esa empresa?
How long have they been working at that company?
Llevan años juntos.
They've been together for years.
✕Common Mistakes
Son años juntos.
The verb *ser* does not express duration; you need *llevar*.
Lleva años juntos.
Use *llevan* when the subject is plural (they). *Lleva* is singular.
Llevan años junta.
The adverb is *juntos* (together). *Junta* is a noun meaning 'meeting' or the feminine form of the adjective.
↔Alternatives
Han estado juntos durante años.
They have been together for years.
Llevan varios años juntos.
They've been together for several years.
Llevan mucho tiempo juntos.
They've been together for a long time.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cultures, mentioning how long a couple or partnership has lasted is a common way to show respect and admiration. *Juntos* can refer to romantic partners, close friends, or business partners, so the context determines the nuance. When speaking about a single person and their partner, you still use the plural verb *llevan* because the subject is effectively a duo.