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    Longa (en. Long)

    /loŋɡa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a great length.
    The Amazon River is a long navigable waterway.
    El río Amazonas es una lunga vía navegable.
    That spans a long period of time.
    The novel has a long history.
    La novela tiene una larga historia.
    Refers to something that extends beyond the usual.
    The meeting was longer than expected.
    La reunión fue más longa de lo esperado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'longa', meaning 'long'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    long life
    Wish for longevity.
    larga vida
    a long day
    A day that feels never-ending.
    un día longo
    to be of long standing
    To have a lasting relationship.
    ser de longa data

    Related Words

    long
    That has a great length.
    largo
    length
    Measure of the extent of something.
    longitud
    to lengthen
    To make something longer.
    alargar

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a person who is very thin.
    She is so tall that she looks like a giraffe.
    Ella es tan longa que parece una jirafa.
    Used to describe a boring event or activity that goes on too long.
    That movie was so long, it never ended.
    Esa película fue longa, no terminó nunca.