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"Por cuánto tiempo" is a form of "por cuánto tiempo", a phrase which is often translated as "for how long". "Cuánto tiempo" is a phrase which is often translated as "how long". Learn more about the difference between "por cuánto tiempo" and "cuánto tiempo" below.
por cuánto tiempo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. for how long
No sé por cuánto tiempo se ha ido a París, pero creo que como mínimo por un año.I don't know for how long he's going to be in Paris, but I think that at least for one year.
b. how long
Me pregunto por cuánto tiempo me van a tener esperando una respuesta.I wonder how long are they going to keep me waiting for an answer.
a. for how long
¿Cuándo se van a Australia, y por cuánto tiempo?When are you going to Australia, and for how long?
b. how long
Si yo no les hubiera descubierto juntos, ¿por cuánto tiempo pensaban seguir ocultándomelo?If I hadn't found you together, how long were you planning on keeping it from me?
cuánto tiempo(
kwahn
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. how much time
¿Adónde te vas de vacaciones y por cuánto tiempo?Where are you going on vacation and for how much time?
