Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tarda el ~ de ~?
Meaning
How long does the ___ of ___ take?
When to use it
Asks about the time needed for a specific procedure. Commonly used for administrative checks like credit evaluation, neutral and polite.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tarda el reconocimiento de créditos?
How long does the recognition of credits take?
Depende de la universidad, suele tardar un mes.
It depends on the university; it usually takes a month.