How to Say ‘How much longer’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cuánto más tardaremos?
💬 Usage Tip: Combines 'cuánto' (how much) with 'más' (more) to specify a time extension.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Useful in public transport or taxi scenarios in Mexico when running late or checking travel time.
Phrase Breakdown
Cuánto
Más
Tardaremos?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cuánto
[KWAN-toh]
How much
Used to ask about quantity or degree, often related to time in this context.
¿Cuánto más podemos esperar en este tráfico?
How much longer can we wait in this traffic?
más
[mahs]
More
An additional quantity, degree, or extent.
Cinco minutos más de espera.
Five more minutes of waiting.
tardaremos
[tar-dah-REH-mohs]
Will we take
Refers to the duration required to complete an activity or reach a destination.
¿Cuánto más tardaremos en esta ruta?
How much longer will we take on this route?
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