Luengos (en. Long)
/lwɛŋɡos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Something that is long or extensive.
The flames were long and spread throughout the field.
Las llamas eran luengos y se extendían por todo el campo.
A prolonged time.
Many long days passed without news.
Pasaron luengos días sin noticias.
Refers to something that is tedious because of its duration.
The process was long and tiring.
El proceso fue luengo y cansador.
Etymology
From Latin 'longe' which means long.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a long road
a long journey
un camino luengo
a long period
an extensive time
un período luengo
long stories
very long narratives
historias luengas
Related Words
long
That has a considerable length.
largo
extensive
That covers a large area.
extenso
everlasting
That lasts forever or for a long time.
perpetuo
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person who elaborates on their stories.
That guy always tells long and boring stories.
Ese tipo siempre cuenta historias luengas y aburridas.
Describes a situation that unnecessarily drags on.
The meeting became lengthy and no one was paying attention.
La reunión se volvió luenga y nadie prestaba atención.