una frase larga
/una fɾase laɾɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "a long sentence" is translated into Spanish as una frase larga.
This phrase refers to a sequence of words that is extended in length.
How do you pronounce it?
/una fɾase laɾɡa/
Did you know?
- To refer to a formal grammatical sentence, Spanish speakers often use the word oración, which literally means 'prayer'.
- In Spanish, the adjective larga follows the noun frase, but placing it before the noun as una larga frase can change the tone to be more poetic or literary.
- While frase means 'sentence' in many contexts, in Spanish it often refers to a short, catchy 'phrase' or a famous 'quote' rather than a complete grammatical unit.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede decir dónde se encuentra la oficina de recursos humanos?Can you tell me where the human resources office is located?
- Espero que usted pueda ayudarme con esta solicitud de manera oportuna.I hope that you can assist me with this request promptly.
- Espero que puedas ayudarme con este favor que necesito.I hope you can help me with this favor I need.
- Muchas gracias de antemano por tu ayuda, ¡eres un crack!Thanks a lot in advance for your help, you're awesome!
- Quisiera solicitar una cotización detallada de los servicios que ofrecen.I would like to request a detailed quotation for the services you provide.
- Me gustaría que me pases información sobre los servicios que tenés.I would like you to give me information about the services you have.
- Escribí una frase larga en el examen.I wrote a long sentence in the exam.
- Esa es una frase larga y difícil.That is a long and difficult sentence.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a book they are reading.
- Javier¿Leíste la última página?Did you read the last page?
- ElenaSí, pero escribieron una frase larga.Yes, but they wrote a long sentence.
- JavierEs verdad, es una frase larga.It is true, it is a long sentence.
- ElenaMe confundió un poco.It confused me a little.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
