a largo plazo
/a laɾɡo plaθo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'long term' is translated into Spanish as a largo plazo.
A largo plazo refers to something occurring over or relating to a long period of time. It is a common and conventional way to express 'long term' in formal situations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition a (at/to), the adjective largo (long) and the noun phrase plazo (term/period/deadline).
Which one should you use?
A largo plazo is the direct antonym of a corto plazo. While a largo plazo is the most common way to express the concept, de largo plazo is also used, particularly when describing a specific type of object or plan (e.g., un plan de largo plazo).
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, where 'long-term' can function as an adjective directly before a noun (e.g., 'long-term goal'), in Spanish you must use the prepositional phrase a largo plazo to modify the noun or act as an adverbial phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/a laɾɡo plaθo/
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Examples in context
- Las consecuencias, a largo plazo, serán fatales.The consequences, in the long term, will be fatal.This sentence shows how to use a largo plazo to describe consequences.Tatoeba #6632809 by arh, translation #10250135 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Las tasas de interés a largo plazo se han disparado.Long-term interest rates have surged.This sentence shows how to use a largo plazo to describe interest rates.Tatoeba #5993108 by albrusgher, translation #5725541 by CM
- Una inversión es un gasto a corto plazo pero un beneficio a largo plazo.An investment is a short-term loss but a long-term gain.This sentence contrasts a corto plazo with a largo plazo.Tatoeba #1719155 by wallebot, translation #11903595 by DJ_Saidez
- Tenemos un proyecto a largo plazoWe have a long-term project
- La decisión tomada tendría un impacto a largo alcanceThe decision made would have long-term implications
- ¿Te ves viviendo aquí a largo plazo?Do you see yourself living here long term?
- Queremos una relación a largo plazo de verdadWe want a genuine long-term relationship
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing their business strategy.
- Alejandro¿Es buena esta estrategia a largo plazo?Is this a good long term strategy?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, nos ayudará mucho.Yes, Alejandro, it will help us a lot.
- AlejandroTengo miedo de los riesgos actuales.I am afraid of the current risks.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, piensa en el futuro.Don't worry, think about the future.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, largo, plazo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
