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How to Say "runtime" in Spanish

The Spanish word forruntimeis duraciónA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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specifically for media like films or music
A colorful storybook illustration of a lit candle next to a fully melted candle stub to show the passage of time.

Examples

La película tiene una duración de dos horas.

The movie has a duration of two hours.

¿Cuál es la duración estimada del viaje?

What is the estimated length of the trip?

Estamos buscando baterías de larga duración para el proyecto.

We are looking for long-lasting batteries for the project.

The '-ción' Rule

Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with 'duración'.

Connecting with 'de'

When you want to say how long something is using this word, always use the connector 'de'. For example: 'una duración de diez minutos'.

Gender Error

Mistake:el duración

Correction: la duración (because words ending in -ción are feminine)

Using it for physical size

Mistake:la duración de la mesa

Correction: la longitud de la mesa (duración is only for time, not physical objects)

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