Luenga (en. Length)

/lwenɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Extension or length of something.
The length of the rope is enough to tie the load.
La luenga de la cuerda es suficiente para amarrar la carga.
In some contexts, it refers to a language or dialect.
Knowledge of the local luenga is essential for communication.
El conocimiento de la luenga local es fundamental para comunicarse.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'longa', which means 'long'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give the luenga
To unnecessarily prolong a conversation or situation.
dar la luenga
long lime
To express a complaint in a lengthy manner.
lima luenga

Related Words

long
That has a lot of space or time.
largo
extension
Action of extending or prolonging something.
extension
amplitude
The measure of the distance from one side to another.
amplitud

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe someone who talks a lot.
That guy is a luenga; he doesn't stop talking.
Ese chico es una luenga, no para de hablar.
It indicates that something is very extensive or has been prolonged.
The presentation was so luenga that I got bored.
La presentación fue tan luenga que me aburrí.