Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tiempo tardan ~?
Meaning
How long does it take to ___?
When to use it
Asks for the time required to do something. Common for actions or preparations, polite neutral phrasing.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tiempo tardan en preparar la paella?
How long does it take to prepare the paella?
Con esa receta se tarda alrededor de una hora.
With that recipe, it takes about an hour.