Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tiempo necesitas para ~?
Meaning
How long do you need to ___?
When to use it
Asks how long an action will take. Neutral polite question for everyday tasks, used with friends, coworkers, or service staff and phrased to avoid sounding pushy.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tiempo necesitas para preparar la cena?
How long do you need to prepare dinner?
Unos treinta minutos, más o menos.
About thirty minutes, give or take.