largo
/ˈlaɾɡo/
The English word long is translated into Spanish as largo. If unsure, use largo. Wiktionary also lists luengo and longo.
Meaning: having much distance from one point to another (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| largo | /ˈlaɾɡo/ |
| luengo | /ˈlwenɡo/ |
| longo | /ˈlonɡo/ |
The word is used to describe something that has much distance from one point to another. For example, you can use it to describe the length of hair, a road or a video.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use larga for feminine nouns and largo for masculine nouns. For plural nouns, use largas for feminine nouns and largos for masculine nouns or mixed groups of masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlaɾɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
They are not cognates.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, specifically in certain dialects or older texts, you might encounter longo, which is a way to say 'long' borrowed from the Quechua word lungu.
- In Spanish music terminology, the term largo is used to indicate a slow and broad tempo, similar to how it is used in Italian.
- If you use the phrase a largo plazo, you are talking about the 'long term'. This uses the same root as largo to describe time rather than physical distance.
Examples in context
- Mi pelo es largo.My hair is long.This example uses largo to describe hair.Tatoeba #6795694 by arh, translation #6196181 by CK
- Es un video largo.It's a long video.This example uses largo to describe a video.Tatoeba #12935637 by ecorralest101, translation #13189641 by ecorralest101
- El camino es largo.The road is long.This example uses largo to describe a road.Tatoeba #1355621 by marcelostockle, translation #370546 by saeb
- Agradezco haber recibido una explicación tan extensa sobre el tema.I appreciate having received such an extensive explanation about the topic.
- ¡Wow! ¡El partido de fútbol se hizo larguísimo! – Sí, se sintió interminable.Wow! The soccer match felt sooo long! – Yes, it felt endless.
- Ese camino es larguito, pero vale la pena el esfuerzo.That path is quite long, but it's worth the effort.
- 259 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a piece of fabric at a clothing store.
- Elena¿Es este un vestido largo?Is this a long dress?
- MateoSí, es un vestido muy largo.Yes, it is a very long dress.
- ElenaMateo, busca uno más corto.Mateo, look for a shorter one.
- MateoEstá bien, Elena.Okay, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “long” translations and entries largo, luengo, longo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries largo, longo, luengo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
