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Ci vuole
Ci vuole means it takes or it is needed, and it refers to what a task requires. Use ci vuole with a singular noun and ci vogliono with a plural one. It has nothing to do with wanting.
Examples in context
Ci vuole molta pazienza.
It takes a lot of patience.
Ci vuole un'ora in treno.
It takes an hour by train.
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