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"How long" is a phrase which is often translated as "cuánto", and "for how long" is an adverb which is often translated as "por cuánto tiempo". Learn more about the difference between "how long" and "for how long" below.
how long(
hau
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. cuánto
Do you know how long we have to wait for the movie to begin?¿Sabes cuánto tenemos que esperar para que comience la película?
b. cuánto tiempo
How long is the movie?¿Cuánto tiempo dura la película?
I don't care how long you have to wait!¡No me importa cuánto tiempo tengas que esperar!
a. cuánto mide
How long is your surfboard?¿Cuánto mide tu tabla de surf?
You need to check how long the table is before you buy a tablecloth.Tienes que comprobar cuánto mide la mesa antes de comprar un mantel.
for how long(
fuhr
hau
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. por cuánto tiempo
The pizza has been sitting on the counter. I don't know for how long.La pizza se quedó sobre la cubierta. No sé por cuánto tiempo.
b. durante cuánto tiempo
It's supposed to rain tomorrow? For how long?¿Va a llover mañana? ¿Durante cuánto tiempo?
