longitud larga
/lonxitud laɾɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "long length" is translated into Spanish as longitud larga.
The phrase describes a measurement that extends a great distance from end to end.
Which one should you use?
Gran longitud is a formal way to express great length, and larguito is an informal diminutive form meaning a little long.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word largo can mean both 'long' and 'wide' depending on the context and how the object is oriented in space.
- The diminutive form larguito is not always used for something physically short, but can be used to politely suggest that something is actually too long.
- If you describe something as larguísimo, you are using a superlative that implies it is 'extremely long' rather than just 'very long'.
Examples in context
- La longitud extensa del río Amazonas lo convierte en el más largo del mundo.The extensive length of the Amazon River makes it the longest in the world.
- El vestido que compré es muy largo.The dress I bought is very long.
- El camino para llegar al lago es larguito, pero vale la pena.The path to the lake is a bit long, but it's worth it.
- El río tiene un tramo de gran longitud, perfecto para practicar deportes acuáticos.The river has a section of great length, perfect for water sports.
- La novela tiene una longitud impresionante.The novel has an impressive length.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at a piece of fabric.
- MateoMira este trozo de tela, María.Look at this piece of fabric, María.
- MaríaSí, tiene una longitud larga.Yes, it has a long length.
- Mateo¿Crees que sea suficiente para las cortinas?Do you think it is enough for the curtains?
- MaríaSí, es más que suficiente.Yes, it is more than enough.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
