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How to Say "Twenty minutes by car" in Spanish
Say 'veinte minutos en coche' to tell someone how long a car trip will take.
veinte minutos en coche
BEHN-teh mee-NOO-tos ehn KOH-chehneutral
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Use this when someone asks about travel time to a specific destination and you'll be driving. For example, if a friend asks how long it takes to get to the beach from your house by car.
Alternatives
- veinte minutos en carroMore common in Mexico and some Central American countries.
- veinte minutos en autoCommon in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'por coche'
Use 'en' for the mode of transportation, not 'por'.
Pronouncing 'veinte'
The 'v' sounds like a 'b', and the 'ei' is like the 'ay' in 'say'.
Frequently asked
how to say 20 minutes by car in spanish
The most common way is 'veinte minutos en coche.' This works in most of Latin America and Spain.
veinte minutos en coche vs carro
'En coche' is widely understood, while 'en carro' is more common in Mexico and Central America. Both mean 'by car'.
how to say 20 minutes by car in argentina
In Argentina, you're more likely to hear 'veinte minutos en auto.' 'En coche' is also understood.
