I took a long time, I was late
Me tardé demasiado en llegar a la estación para alcanzar el último tren.
It took me too long to get to the station to catch the last train.
Tardé tres horas en acabar los deberes.
It took me three hours to finish my homework.
Tardé en llegar porque tuve que pasar a recogerla.
I was late getting here because I had to go and pick her up.
— Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Lo mejor es que tardé dos horas en darme cuenta.
The best part is that it took me two hours to realize it.
— Crudo (2017)