mi ci sono volute diverse ore per

it took me several hours to

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it took me several hours to Used to say how long something took to do. The number/time phrase can change.
IT: Mi ci sono volute diverse ore per finire il lavoro.
EN: It took me several hours to finish the work.

Mi ci sono volute diverse ore per dipingere quella camera.

It took me several hours to paint that room.

Mi ci sono volute diverse ore per ripararlo.

It took me several hours to fix it.

Mi ci sono volute diverse ore per dipingere quella stanza.

It took me several hours to paint that room.