Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto se tarda?
Meaning
How long does it take?
When to use it
Asks how long an action or trip will take. Used to request the duration of travel, tasks, or short procedures in neutral everyday speech.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto se tarda en metro hasta el centro?
How long does it take by subway to get to the city center?
Unos veinte minutos.
About twenty minutes.