How to Say ‘How long’ in Italian
Quanto tempo
KWAN-toh TEM-po
[KWAN-toh TEM-po]
💬 Usage Tip: Often used to inquire about the duration of an activity or travel.
🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italian culture, discussions about 'quanto tempo' can involve storytelling about experiences.
Phrase Breakdown
Quanto
[KWAN-toh]
How much time
Asking for the duration of an event or travel.
Quanto tempo resta per finire il percorso?
How much time is left to finish the route?
tempo
[TEM-po]
Time
Duration in which events happen.
Quanto tempo passerà prima di arrivare al percorso?
How much time will pass before reaching the route?
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