Largamente (en. Long)

/laɾ.ɣam.ˈen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an extensive manner, with a lot of time or to a great extent.
We talked at length about the project before making a decision.
Hablamos largamente sobre el proyecto antes de tomar una decisión.
In such a way that something is extended or prolonged.
The discussion was prolonged at length until late at night.
La discusión se prolongó largamente hasta tarde en la noche.
In relation to the duration or length of something.
The book was analyzed at length in class.
El libro fue largamente analizado en clase.

Etymology

From the Latin 'largamentum', which means extension or greatness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to think at length
To reflect on something in depth.
pensar largamente
to speak at length
To discuss a topic in great detail.
hablar largamente
to sleep at length
To sleep for an extended period.
dormir largamente

Related Words

long
That has great length or duration.
largo
extensive
That encompasses a large area or time.
extenso
broad
That has a large space or margin.
amplio

Slang Meanings

To talk endlessly
That guy can talk at length about any topic.
Ese tipo puede largamente hablar sobre cualquier tema.
To do something for a long time
I spent a long time watching series this weekend.
Estuve largamente viendo series este fin de semana.