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Old May 19, 2009, 04:10 PM
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¿Como se diría estas frases in español?

A: I think we´re going back in time.
B: But how far back do you think we´re going?


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It depends on what you're talking about. For example, I'd use volver or regresar if you're talking about a time machine. If you're saying something goes back in time, as in history-- "it goes back to the middle ages"-- you can use remontar, or a locution such as "es muy antiguo". If you're using "go back in time" in a sort of sarcastic manner, intimating that something is getting worse, you could use retroceder.
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¿Como se diría estas frases in español?

A: I think we´re going back in time.
B: But how far back do you think we´re going?

Gracias.

I'd propose:

A: Creo que estamos retrocediendo/regresando en el tiempo.
B: Pero qué tan atrás crees que estamos yendo?
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¿Como se diría estas frases in español?

A: I think we´re going back in time.
B: But how far back do you think we´re going?

Gracias.
A: Creo que estamos regresando en el tiempo.
B: Pero ¿cuánto tiempo atrás crees que estamos volviendo?

La expresión de Angelica "qué tan atrás" se usa en América pero no lo oigo en España. Quizás alguien lo puede confirmar.
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Old May 20, 2009, 05:14 AM
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In other words, how far... takes on different translations depending on the context. or does it always mean cuanto de lejos
How far have you gone? - ¿Cuanto de lejos has ido?
I´m not sure how far he´s willing to go. - No estoy seguro cuanto de lejano esta dispuesta a ir.
It doesn´t matter how far he goes. - No importa cuanto de lejos que vaya.

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How far in English also has different connotations.
It can literally mean "up to what distance": How far is he willing to go on his trip?
¿Cuán de lejos está dispuesto a viajar? Though more commonly: ¿Qué distancia está dispuesto a viajar?
It can also mean "to what degree/point": How far is he willing to fight for his ideas?
¿Hasta qué punto está dispuesto a luchar por sus ideas?
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"how far" = que tan lejos/Cuan lejos

How far are you willing to go? = que tan lejos estas dispuesto a ir?

How far back are you willing to go? = Hasta donde estas dispuest@ a retroceder?
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