Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto se tarda ~?
Meaning
How long does it take to ___?
When to use it
Asks how long an action or process takes. Used politely to request expected duration for tasks, services, or procedures without sounding pushy.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto se tarda en tramitar el pasaporte?
How long does it take to process a passport?
Depende del país, pero unas tres semanas.
It depends on the country, but about three weeks.