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    Longitud (en. Length)

    /loɲɡiˈtud/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Length is one of the fundamental dimensions of an object, indicating how long it is.
    The length of the table is two meters.
    La longitud de la mesa es de dos metros.
    In geometry, length refers to the shortest distance between two points.
    The length of the straight line between the two points is five centimeters.
    La longitud de la línea recta entre los dos puntos es de cinco centímetros.
    In geographical context, it refers to the distance measured in degrees along the surface of the Earth.
    The length of New York City is approximately 74 degrees west.
    La longitud de la ciudad de Nueva York es aproximada a 74 grados oeste.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'longitúdo', which means 'length' or 'extension'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wavelength
    It refers to the wavelength of a signal, especially in radio communications.
    longitud de onda
    measure the length
    Action of determining the distance between two points.
    medir la longitud
    in longitude and latitude
    It is used to specify the geographic location of a place.
    en longitud y latitud

    Related Words

    width
    Measure of the dimension perpendicular to length.
    ancho
    height
    Measure of the vertical dimension of an object.
    alto
    dimension
    Aspect in which an object can be measured, such as length, width, or height.
    dimensión

    Slang Meanings

    To have excessive length
    That speech dragged on too long.
    Ese discurso se alargó demasiado en longitud.
    Long time
    He has been waiting for his turn for a long time.
    Ha estado en longitud esperando su turno.