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    Luengo (en. Long)

    /ˈlwɛn.ɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has great length.
    The road is long and difficult to traverse.
    El camino es luengo y difícil de recorrer.
    That takes a lot of time.
    The wait was long, but it was worth it.
    La espera fue luenga, pero valió la pena.
    That extends a lot in space.
    The novel is long, with many pages.
    La novela es luenga, con muchas páginas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'longius', which means 'long'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lengthy conversation
    a long and prolonged chat.
    una conversación luenga
    a long wait
    a wait that feels very long.
    una espera luenga

    Related Words

    length
    Measure of length.
    longitud
    extension
    Amplitude or extension in space.
    extensión
    prolong
    To make something longer in time or space.
    prolongar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to a very lengthy story.
    That gossip you told was long, I can't keep listening.
    Ese chisme que contaste fue luengo, no puedo seguir escuchando.
    It can refer to someone who talks too much.
    Don't be long-winded, get to the point.
    No seas luengo, ve al grano.