Largo describes considerable length in space or an extended duration.
The idea
The adjective agrees with its noun: largo, larga, largos and largas.
Examples
- La calle es larga.The street is long.
- El camino es largo.The road is long.
- Tenemos una reunión larga hoy.We have a long meeting today.
- Los pantalones son largos.The trousers are long.
- Prefiero las películas cortas a las largas.I prefer short films to long ones.
- El viaje en tren es largo, pero cómodo.The train journey is long but comfortable.
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Largo means long, not necessarily large; grande commonly expresses size.
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Choose the adjective agreeing with calle: La calle es ___. (larga / largo)
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larga
Larga agrees with feminine singular calle.
Choose the form agreeing with caminos: Los caminos son ___. (largos / largas)
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largos
Largos agrees with masculine plural caminos.
Choose the adjective for a four-hour film: Una película de cuatro horas es ___. (larga / corta)
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larga
Four hours is a long duration for a film.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the adjective agreeing with calle: La calle es ___. (larga / largo)
Choose the form agreeing with caminos: Los caminos son ___. (largos / largas)
Choose the adjective for a four-hour film: Una película de cuatro horas es ___. (larga / corta)
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Compare a long route and a short one in two complete Spanish sentences.