Sentence examples of "for some time" in English

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We listened to her for some time. La escuchamos un rato.

We sat together in silence for some time. Nos sentamos juntos en silencio por un rato.

I will have to be away for some time. Voy a tener que ausentarme por un tiempo.

Would you mind my staying here for some time? ¿Te importaría si me quedara aquí algún tiempo?

I sat for some time and then went away. Estuve un rato sentado y después me fui.

Having walked for some time, we came to the lake. Después de caminar un rato, llegamos al lago.

I had been reading a magazine for some time when she came. Había estado leyendo revistas por un tiempo cuando ella vino.

For some reason the microphone didn't work earlier. Por alguna razón el micrófono no funcionó hace un rato.

Tom wants some time to think about it. Tom quiere algo de tiempo para pensar al respecto.

If for some reason they come early, please tell them to wait. Si por alguna razón llegan temprano, diles por favor que esperen.

It took them some time to get used to one another. Les llevó algo de tiempo acostumbrarse el uno al otro.

Here is a prescription for some tablets. Aquí tiene usted una receta para unos comprimidos.

It took me some time to persuade her. Me tomó un rato convencerla.

Would you care for some more cake? ¿Quiere tomar más tarta?

I need some time to think. Necesito un tiempo para pensar.

For some reason I couldn't access my e-mail. Por alguna razón no pude entrar en mi correo electrónico.

It'll take some time to get used to wearing a wig. Llevará un tiempo acostumbrarse a llevar una peluca.

My little brother asked for some money. Mi hermano menor pidió algo de dinero.

It'll take some time to shovel all the snow off the roof. Me tomará algún tiempo quitar con la pala toda la nieve del tejado.

For some strange reason I talk to me dogs with an Irish accent. Por alguna extraña razón, hablo con mis perros con acento irlandés.

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