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"Long" in Portuguese: longo/a
longo/a
Note: also: comprido/a
Long in Portuguese is longo (longa with feminine nouns). Cabelo longo and viagem longa are everyday. Comprido/comprida is a common synonym for length.
Hair
Ela deixou o cabelo bem longo este ano.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce longo/a
Say it
LOHN-goo
/ˈlõ.ɡu/
LOHN-goo
"Long" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| longo / longa | long Gender agreement. | Gender agreement. |
| mais longo | longer Comparison. | Comparison. |
| comprido / comprida | long Common synonym for physical length. | Common synonym for physical length. |
| há muito tempo | for a long time Duration phrase; related idea. | Duration phrase; related idea. |
How to use longo/a in real life
- 1Hair
Ela deixou o cabelo bem longo este ano.
She grew her hair really long this year.
Appearance.
- 2Waiting
A fila está longa demais hoje.
The line is too long today.
Queue.
- 3Trip
Foi uma viagem longa, mas valeu a pena.
It was a long trip, but worth it.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with longo/a
Incorrect: O cabelo é long.
Correct: O cabelo é longo.
Use longo/longa, not English long.
Incorrect: A estrada é longo.
Correct: A estrada é longa.
Agree gender: estrada is feminine → longa.
Good to know
Longo and comprido overlap for hair, skirts, and roads; comprido feels a bit more physical. For time, Brazilians often prefer demorado or há muito tempo instead of um tempo longo. Film runtimes still get filme longo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie
ChatPal
Esse filme é longo demais pra hoje?
Is this movie too long for today?
You
Um pouco. Prefiro algo menos longo.
A bit. I prefer something less long.
ChatPal
Tem uma comédia mais curta. Não é longa.
There’s a shorter comedy. It isn’t long.
You
Essa então. Quero dormir cedo.
That one then. I want to sleep early.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long" in Portuguese
Feminine form?
Longa.
Long hair?
Cabelo longo.
Synonym?
Comprido / comprida for length.
Long time?
Há muito tempo / demorado often sounds more natural.
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