Part of Speech

"De largo" is a prepositional phrase in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/de ˈlaɾɣo/

Translation Options into English

• Lengthwise
• Long
• Of length

Meaning and Usage

"De largo" is commonly used in Spanish to describe dimensions or distances, typically emphasizing the length of an object, space, or time period. Its usage is significantly more frequent in oral speech, particularly in informal contexts, yet it can also be found in written descriptions.

Example Sentences: 1. El sofá mide tres metros de largo. - The sofa is three meters long.

1. Necesito una mesa de largo que quepa en la sala.

2. I need a long table that fits in the room.

3. La cuerda es de largo suficiente para atar la caja.

4. The rope is long enough to tie the box.

Idiomatic Expressions

"De largo" is a common phrase and can appear in a few idiomatic expressions or contexts.

Example Sentences: 1. Este camino es el más largo de largo. - This road is the longest of all.

1. La montaña se ve pequeña de largo, pero es bastante alta.

2. The mountain looks small from a distance, but it is quite tall.

3. Le he dicho de largo que no venga.

4. I have told him at length not to come.

5. He recorrido el país de largo a largo.

6. I have traveled the country from one end to the other.

Etymology

The phrase "de largo" comes from the Spanish word "largo", which means 'long' or 'lengthy'. The word has Latin origins from "longus," which also means long.

Synonyms

• Largo (long)
• Extendido (extended)

Antonyms

• Corto (short)
• Breve (brief)