Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tarda en ~?
Meaning
How long does it take for ___?
When to use it
Asks how much time a task or process takes. Suitable for casual or formal questions about how long something needs, straightforward and neutral.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tarda en cocinarse el arroz?
How long does it take for the rice to cook?
Unos veinte minutos aproximadamente.
About twenty minutes.