Spanish phrase
¿Cuánto tarda?
Meaning
How long does it take?
When to use it
Asks for the duration of an action or process. Common in everyday and formal contexts when confirming how much time something will need.
Example dialogue
¿Cuánto tarda el visado de estudiante?
How long does the student visa take?
El trámite suele tardar unas tres semanas desde que reciben la solicitud.
The process usually takes about three weeks from when they receive the application.