Larguísima (en. Very long)
/laɾˈɡi.sima/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Definition: That is extremely long in length or duration.
Example Sentence: The parade line was very long.
La cola del desfile era larguísima.
Definition: Refers to something that prolongs for a long time.
Example Sentence: The meeting was very long and exhausting.
La reunión fue larguísima y agotadora.
Definition: Describes a list or set of items that takes up a lot of space or time.
Example Sentence: You have a very long to-do list.
Tienes una larguísima lista de tareas por hacer.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: Derived from the adjective 'long' with the superlative suffix '-ísimo'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Common Phrase: a very long wait
Meaning: A waiting time that feels very prolonged.
una larguísima espera
Common Phrase: very long conversation
Meaning: A talk that extends for a long time.
larguísima conversación
Common Phrase: very long working day
Meaning: A workday that seems never-ending.
larguísima jornada
Related Words
Related Word: long
Description: That has a length greater than normal.
largo
Related Word: extensive
Description: That takes up a lot of space in extent.
extenso
Related Word: prolonged
Description: That has extended in time more than expected.
prolongado
Slang Meanings
Slang Meaning: Refers to something very boring due to its duration.
Slang Example: That movie was very long; I couldn’t stand it.
Esa película fue larguísima, no podía soportarla.
Slang Meaning: Describing a talk or speech that doesn’t end.
Slang Example: The teacher gave a very long talk about the subject.
El profesor dio una charla larguísima sobre el tema.