Luengas (en. Moray eels)

/lwenɡas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Threads or cords that are long and thin.

The long threads are used for weaving.

Las luengas de hilo se utilizan para tejer.

Cords of great length insignificant in thickness.

We need long ones to tie the boxes.

Necesitamos luengas para atar las cajas.

Derived from the adjective 'luengo', which means long.

long as a luenga

something that is very extensive or prolonged.

largo como una luenga

luengo

that has a lot of length.

luengo

length

measure of a body in a straight line.

longitud

reference to something that is tediously long.

That movie was a long one; it never ended.

Esa película fue una luenga, no terminaba nunca.

something that can cause delay.

In the end, the meeting turned into a long one.

Al final, la reunión se convirtió en una luenga.