Larga (en. Long)

/ˈlaɾɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That extends considerably in length.
The river is very long.
El río es muy largo.
That lasts a long time.
We had a long meeting.
Tuvimos una larga reunión.
Said of something that is not short.
She was wearing a long dress.
Llevaba un vestido largo.

Etymology

From Latin 'longa', which means 'long'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a long walk
To make an extensive journey on foot.
dar una larga caminata
to take a long pause
To stop for an extended period.
hacer una larga pausa
long life
Wish for prosperity and longevity.
larga vida

Related Words

longingly
In a long or extensive manner.
largamente
long beam
A person who is dedicated to lengthening or extending something.
larguero

Slang Meanings

Expression that refers to something very extensive or boring.
That story was long; it felt eternal.
Ese cuento fue largo, se me hizo eterno.
Used to describe someone who takes their time.
Don't be so slow, hurry up already.
No seas tan larga, apúrate ya.