How to Say ‘How long?’ in Portuguese
Há quanto tempo?
ah KWAHN-too TEM-poo
[ah KWAHN-too TEM-poo]
💬 Usage Tip: The h in há is silent, so it sounds like (ah). The same há starts the answer too: Há três dias.
Phrase Breakdown
Há
[ah]
for (time duration)
Used with time to say how long something has lasted.
Moro aqui há dois anos.
I've lived here for two years.
quanto
[KWAHN-too]
how much / how long
With 'tempo' it asks about duration.
Há quanto tempo mora aqui?
How long have you lived here?
tempo
[TEM-poo]
time
Refers to the other person's availability or minutes spent with you.
Agradeci o «tempo» que dedicou à nossa conversa.
I thanked the “time” that you dedicated to our conversation.
Guides for Portuguese learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer