How to Say ‘How long does it last, more or less?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cuánto tiempo dura, más o menos?
KWAHN-toh tee-EHM-poh DOO-rah mahs oh meh-nohs
[KWAHN-toh tee-EHM-poh DOO-rah mahs oh meh-nohs]
Phrase Breakdown
¿Cuánto tiempo dura,
KWAHN-toh tee-EHM-poh DOO-rah
How long does it last,
The main question. Pause briefly at the comma.
¿Cuánto tiempo dura el viaje?
How long does the trip last?
Words in this phrase
Cuánto
[KWAHN-toh]
how much
Question word asking about quantity or price.
¿Cuánto es en total?
How much is it in total?
tiempo
[tee-EHM-poh]
time
Refers to the other person’s time, attention, or availability.
Gracias por compartir tu "tiempo" conmigo después de la conferencia.
Thank you for sharing your time with me after the conference.
dura
[DOO-rah]
lasts
From 'durar'; asks or says how long something takes.
La película dura dos horas.
The movie lasts two hours.
más o menos?
mahs oh meh-nohs
roughly?
Added to ask for an approximate answer. Use a rising question tone.
¿Cuánto cuesta, más o menos?
How much does it cost, roughly?
Words in this phrase
más
[mahs]
more
Adverb or determiner meaning 'more'; used to increase quantity or degree.
Quiero más retos en mi trabajo.
I want more challenges in my job.
o
[oh]
or
A conjunction used to indicate an alternative or choice between different options.
Puedes elegir el coche azul o el rojo.
You can choose the blue car or the red one.
menos
[meh-nohs]
less
Indicating a lower amount.
Menos tiempo implica menos trabajo.
Less time means less work.
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