falta mucho

it's going to be a while

falta mucho(fahl-tah moo-choh)

phrase

1. (referring to time left before arriving somewhere; in statements)

a. it's going to be a while

¿Ya llegamos? - No, falta mucho.

Are we there yet? - No, it's going to be a while.

b. we've still got a ways to go

Falta mucho antes de que lleguemos a Orlando.

We've still got a ways to go before we get to Orlando.

2. (referring to time left before arriving somewhere; in questions)

a. is it much further

Hemos estado en la carretera por cinco horas. ¿Falta mucho?

We've been on the road for five hours. Is it much further?

3. (referring to time before an event ends; in statements)

a. it's going to be a while

El segundo acto acaba de comenzar, así que falta mucho antes de que salgamos de aquí.

The second act just started, so it's going to be a while before we're out of here.

b. there's a lot left

¿Ya se va a acabar la película? - No, falta mucho.

Is the movie about to end? - No, there's a lot left.

4. (referring to time before an event ends; in questions)

a. is it going to be a while

¿Falta mucho para que el presidente termine de dar su discurso? - Probablemente. Sabes que le gusta divagar.

Is it going to be a while before the President finishes giving his speech? - Probably. You know he likes to ramble.

b. is there a lot left

No sabía que estabas viendo una película. ¿Ya se está acabando o falta mucho?

I didn't know you were watching a movie. Is it about to end or is there a lot left?