Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tiempo debería ~?
Meaning
How long should ___ be left?
When to use it
Asks how long to leave something. A polite way to request timing advice for cooking, drying, or other tasks, often directed at someone more experienced.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tiempo debería dejar el pastel en el horno?
How long should I leave the cake in the oven?
Unos treinta minutos, vigílalo al final.
About thirty minutes, watch it near the end.