In time, what is the difference between Tardar and durante
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How long will the journey take "cuanto tiempo dura el viaje". when is tardar used?
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updated Apr 9, 2010
edited by Moe
posted by petticoat
Did you mean to say the difference between "tardar" and "durar?" - --Mariana--, Apr 9, 2010
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I second Marianne´s comment. I think you mean "tardar" y "durar". You might as well also throw in "demorar" and "tomar".
in that case, both terms can often be used interchangeably. However, "durar" means "to last", and "tardar" means "to take" as in time.
So, "cuánto dura el viaje" means "how long does the trip last"
"Cuánto tarda el viaje" means "how long does the trip take".
"Cuánto demora el viaje" and "cuánto toma el viaje" are other options with roughly the same interpretation.
updated Apr 9, 2010
posted by Gekkosan
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- tardar = it takes
- durante = meanwhile
- durar = to last
Examples
- ¿cuánto tiempo tarda el viaje?
- ¿cuánto dura el viaje?
- ¿cuánto tiempo se toma el viaje?
updated Apr 9, 2010
edited by AntMexico
posted by AntMexico
¡Ajá! ¡Te me adelantaste con la misma idea! :-) - Gekkosan, Apr 9, 2010
