Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Long" in Italian: lungo/a
lungo/a
Long in Italian is lungo (LOON-goh) masculine and lunga feminine. For tall people use alto, not lungo.
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How to pronounce lungo/a
Say it
LOON-goh
/ˈlun.go/
Lungo stresses LOON: LOON-goh. Soft g before o. Lunga is LOON-gah.
"Long" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lungo / lunga | long Length, duration. | Length, duration. |
| più lungo | longer Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
| a lungo | for a long time Duration adverb. | Duration adverb. |
| capelli lunghi | long hair Appearance. | Appearance. |
How to use lungo/a in real life
- 1Hair salon
Vuoi i capelli più lunghi o più corti?
Do you want longer or shorter hair?
Lunghi.
- 2Travel plan
È un viaggio lungo in treno.
It's a long trip by train.
Viaggio lungo.
- 3Waiting
La fila è troppo lunga stamattina.
The line is too long this morning.
Lunga feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with lungo/a
Incorrect: Marco è lungo.
Correct: Marco è alto.
For people, tall is alto; lungo is length.
Incorrect: Una strada lungo.
Correct: Una strada lunga.
Agree: lunga feminine.
Good to know
Lungo also labels coffee: un caffè lungo is stretched espresso. In everyday talk, una giornata lunga means a draining day.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie
ChatPal
Questo film è lungo tre ore.
This film is three hours long.
You
Troppo lungo per stasera: prendo quello corto.
Too long for tonight: I'll take the short one.
ChatPal
Ok. Preferisci una serie lunga invece?
Ok. Prefer a long series instead?
You
No, meglio qualcosa di breve.
No, better something short.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long" in Italian
Lungo or alto?
Lungo = long; alto = tall.
Feminine?
Lunga.
For a long time?
A lungo / per molto tempo.
Long hair?
Capelli lunghi.
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