Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Long" in Spanish: largo/a
largo/a
Long in Spanish is largo or larga. Match gender: un camino largo, una cola larga. Más largo means longer.
Waiting in line
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How to pronounce largo/a
Say it
LAR-goh / LAR-gah
/ˈlaɾ.ɡo/, /ˈlaɾ.ɡa/
LAR-goh / LAR-gah. Hard g as in go. Stress LAR.
"Long" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| largo | long (masc.) Roads, hair, times with masc. nouns. | Roads, hair, times with masc. nouns. |
| larga | long (fem.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| más largo | longer Comparison. | Comparison. |
| demasiado largo | too long Complaints about waits or texts. | Complaints about waits or texts. |
How to use largo/a in real life
- 1Waiting in line
La fila está muy larga hoy.
The line is very long today.
Larga with fila.
- 2Hair talk
Tiene el pelo largo y rizado.
He/she has long curly hair.
Pelo is masculine: largo.
- 3Travel day
El viaje fue largo pero fácil.
The trip was long but easy.
Largo with viaje.
Mistakes English speakers make with largo/a
Incorrect: Una calle largo.
Correct: Una calle larga.
Calle is feminine, so larga.
Incorrect: El pelo es larga.
Correct: El pelo es largo.
Pelo is masculine: largo.
Good to know
Largo covers physical length and long waits. A largo plazo means long-term. Everyday talk still uses largo for hair and roads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie
ChatPal
¿Vemos la película larga o la corta?
Shall we watch the long film or the short one?
You
La larga. Hoy tengo tiempo.
The long one. I have time today.
ChatPal
Ok. Traigo snacks para el viaje largo.
Ok. I’ll bring snacks for the long ride.
You
Perfecto. Empieza a las ocho.
Perfect. It starts at eight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long" in Spanish
How does gender work with largo?
Largo (m.), larga (f.), largos / largas.
How do I say longer?
Más largo or más larga.
Long time?
Mucho tiempo, or un rato largo.
Long hair?
Pelo largo.
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