Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tiempo ~?
Meaning
How long ___?
When to use it
Asks how long an action or state has continued. Used to inquire about duration of ongoing activities, with politeness adjusted by verb form.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tiempo llevas viviendo aquí?
How long have you been living here?
Llevo tres años viviendo aquí.
I've been living here for three years.