Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"How long does it take?" in Portuguese: Quanto tempo leva?
Quanto tempo leva?
Note: also: Quanto tempo demora?
How long does it take? in Portuguese is Quanto tempo leva? Ask it for buses, walks, cooking, or any wait when you need an ETA.
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How to pronounce Quanto tempo leva?
Say it
KWAN-too TEM-poo LEH-vah
/ˈquɐn.tu ˈtẽ.pu ˈle.va/
KWAN-too TEM-poo LEH-vah
"How long does it take?" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Quanto tempo leva? | How long does it take? Default timing question. | Default timing question. |
| Quanto tempo leva de… até…? | How long from… to…? Route timing. | Route timing. |
| Leva quanto tempo? | How long does it take? Word order flip, same meaning. | Word order flip, same meaning. |
| demora | takes / delays Note alternative; leva is the page headword. | Note alternative; leva is the page headword. |
How to use Quanto tempo leva? in real life
- 1Airport shuttle
Quanto tempo leva até o centro?
How long does it take to downtown?
Travel ETA.
- 2Baking tip
Quanto tempo leva esse bolo no forno?
How long does this cake take in the oven?
Kitchen timing.
- 3Metro transfer
Quanto tempo leva a troca de linha?
How long does the line change take?
Transit.
Mistakes English speakers make with Quanto tempo leva?
Incorrect: Quanto time leva?
Correct: Quanto tempo leva?
Tempo, not English time.
Incorrect: Quanto tempo demora? (as only form here)
Correct: Quanto tempo leva?
Demora is a note; this page teaches leva.
Good to know
Answers in Brazil are often approximate—umas meia hora, uns quarenta minutos—because traffic and rain shift real times. Follow-up with e de Uber? if modes differ.
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Planning a bus ride
ChatPal
Quanto tempo leva até a rodoviária?
How long does it take to the bus station?
You
Quanto tempo leva de ônibus agora?
How long does it take by bus right now?
ChatPal
Uns cinquenta minutos no trânsito.
About fifty minutes in traffic.
You
Então saímos cedo.
Then we'll leave early.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How long does it take?" in Portuguese
Leva vs demora?
Both heard; this page focuses on Quanto tempo leva?
How long will it take me?
Quanto tempo eu levo / vai levar?
It takes an hour?
Leva uma hora.
From A to B?
Quanto tempo leva de A até B?
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