English–Spanish
“take a while” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/taɾˈðaɾ/
Example
¿Cuánto tardas en llegar?
How long does it take you to get there?
How to say “take a while” in Spanish
“Take a while” in Spanish is tardar.
Elapsed time on a clock between start and finish.
Example sentences with tardar
¡No te tardes!
Don't take too long!
Tips for using tardar
- Used with en + infinitive or en + a time phrase to state how long an action or trip takes, and it does not by itself mean someone is late; use llegar tarde to say 'to arrive late'.