Largos (en. Long)

/ˈlaɾɣos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Although the text is long, it is interesting.
I read a long article about history.
Leí un artículo largo sobre historia.
That extends significantly in length.
The river is very long.
El río es muy largo.
That lasts a long time.
We had a long meeting.
Tuvimos una reunión larga.
That extends or is considerably prolonged.
The days are long in summer.
Los días son largos en verano.

Etymology

From Latin 'longus', which means 'long' or 'extensive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at great length
In an extensive and detailed manner.
largo y tendido
to make the journey long
To make something unnecessarily prolonged.
hacer largo el camino
without making it lengthy
Without delving too much into detail.
sin hacer largos

Related Words

length
Measure of what is from one end to the other.
longitud
elongated
That has greater length than usual.
alargado
extension
Measure or surface that something occupies.
extensión

Slang Meanings

To endure what comes
If you have a long trip, prepare for what’s coming.
Si tienes un viaje largo, prepárate para lo que viene.
To be in a prolonged relationship
They have been together for many long years.
Están juntos largos años.