Long
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British pronunciation/lˈɒŋ/
American pronunciation/lɑːŋ/

Definición y Significado de "long"

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largo

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them
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The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.
The long stretch of highway seemed to go on forever as we drove through the desert.
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largo, de largo

(of a piece clothing) extending to the full length of the legs or arms
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He wore long pants to the formal event instead of his usual shorts.
Él usó pantalones largos al evento formal en lugar de sus shorts habituales.
For the hiking trip, she packed long sleeves to protect her arms from the sun.
Para el viaje de senderismo, ella empacó mangas largas para proteger sus brazos del sol.
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alto, largo

(of a person) having a greater than average height
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He was the longest in his family, towering over his siblings.
Él era el más alto en su familia, sobresaliendo sobre sus hermanos.
The long model walked gracefully down the runway.
El modelo alto caminó con gracia por la pasarela.
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largo, prolongado

(of vowels or syllables) pronounced for a longer duration
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In English, the vowel sound in “ beat ” is long, while in “ bit ” it is short.
En inglés, el sonido vocal en "beat" es prolongado, mientras que en "bit" es corto.
The teacher explained that the long syllable in “ amazing ” is the second one.
El maestro explicó que la sílaba prolongada en 'amazing' es la segunda.
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numeroso, extenso

large in number or amount
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The company received a long number of applications for the open position.
La empresa recibió un número numeroso de solicitudes para el puesto vacante.
The novel features a long cast of characters, each with a unique backstory.
La novela presenta un extenso elenco de personajes, cada uno con una historia de fondo única.
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largo, extenso

(of a piece of writing) containing a large number of pages or words
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She spent the weekend reading a long novel that exceeded 800 pages.
The professor assigned a long report on climate change, expecting detailed analysis and research.
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largo, prolongado

persisting or continuing for an extensive period of time
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She enjoyed a long and happy marriage, celebrating their 50th anniversary last year.
After a long wait, the concert finally started, much to the excitement of the crowd.
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largo, en posición larga

(of a position, shares, bonds, etc.) bought with the expectation that their value will increase over time
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bullish

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The broker recommended a long position on renewable energy stocks due to the industry's promising future.
El corredor recomendó una posición larga en acciones de energía renovable debido al futuro prometedor de la industria.
Investors who are long in the market benefit from rising stock prices.
Los inversionistas que están en posición larga en el mercado se benefician de los precios de las acciones en aumento.
09

a largo plazo, de largo alcance

reaching far into the future, often involving deep or distant considerations
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He made long plans, hoping to secure his family's future for generations.
Her long thoughts about her career helped her set ambitious goals.
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bajos, difíciles

(of odds, etc.) reflecting or indicating a low likelihood of success or occurrence
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Winning the lottery is always against long odds.
Ganar la lotería siempre es contra las probabilidades difíciles.
How long are the odds of finding a needle in a haystack?
¿Cuán difíciles son las probabilidades de encontrar una aguja en un pajar?
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larga, corta

(of drinks) mixed with a significant amount of nonalcoholic liquid, such as soda
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She ordered a long cocktail that was mixed with plenty of tonic water.
Ella pidió un cóctel largo que estaba mezclado con mucha agua tónica.
The bartender served a long drink, combining gin with a generous amount of soda.
El bartender sirvió un trago largo, combinando ginebra con una generosa cantidad de soda.
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largo, lejos

(of a sport's ball, pass, shot, etc.) traveling a considerable distance, often beyond what was expected or intended
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The quarterback threw a long ball, which was caught for a touchdown.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase largo, que fue atrapado para un touchdown.
The golfer 's drive was long, sending the ball well down the fairway.
El golpe del golfista fue largo, enviando la bola bien lejos por el fairway.
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largo, excesivo

(of a kick, shot, pass, etc.) exceeding the intended distance and causing the ball to go beyond the designated play area
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His tennis shot was long, landing beyond the baseline and losing him the point.
Su golpe de tenis fue largo, landing más allá de la línea de fondo y perdiendo el punto.
The basketball player's long shot missed the hoop and went out of bounds, turning over possession to the opposing team.
El tiro largo del jugador de baloncesto falló el aro y se fue fuera de límites, entregando la posesión al equipo contrario.
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largo, prolongado

involving a noticeable and prolonged exhalation or inhalation of breath
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Before diving into the icy water, he took a long breath to steady his nerves.
Antes de zambullirse en el agua helada, tomó un largo, prolongado respiro para calmar sus nervios.
With a long sigh, he sank into the armchair, feeling the stress of the day slowly ebb away.
Con un suspiro largo, se hundió en el sillón, sintiendo cómo el estrés del día se desvanecía lentamente.
01

largo

for a great amount of time
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She waited long for the bus to arrive.
Ella esperó mucho tiempo para que llegara el autobús.
The movie ran long into the night.
La película duró mucho tiempo en la noche.
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durante todo el verano, a lo largo del verano

in a manner that lasts throughout a specified period of time
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The festival lasted all summer long, with events every weekend.
El festival duró durante todo el verano, con eventos cada fin de semana.
The exhibit will be open all winter long, showcasing various contemporary artworks.
La exposición estará abierta durante todo el invierno, mostrando varias obras de arte contemporáneo.
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largamente, hace mucho tiempo

used to refer to a moment in time that is significantly earlier or later than a specific event or point
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She started planning the wedding long before the proposal.
Ella comenzó a planear la boda largamente antes de la propuesta.
He felt nostalgic for the summer vacation long after it had ended.
Se sintió nostálgico por las vacaciones de verano largamente después de que hubieran terminado.
04

largo, extendido

over a great distance from one point to another
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The road stretched long through the desert, seemingly endless.
La carretera se extendía larga a través del desierto, aparentemente interminable.
The river flows long from the mountains all the way to the sea.
El río fluye largo desde las montañas hasta el mar.
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largo, más allá de

in a manner that exceeds the intended target or distance
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He threw the ball long, missing his intended receiver by several yards.
Lanzó la pelota largo, más allá de su receptor previsto por varias yardas.
She kicked the soccer ball long, sending it past her teammate.
Ella pateó el balón de fútbol largo, más allá de su compañera de equipo.
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demasiado lejos, más allá

in a manner that goes too far, extending beyond designated play area
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The golfer 's shot went long, landing beyond the green.
El tiro del golfista fue demasiado lejos, aterrizando más allá del green.
He threw the ball long, missing the receiver by several
Él lanzó la pelota demasiado lejos, más allá del receptor.
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desear

to strongly want something, especially when it is not likely to happen soon
Transitive: to long to do sth | to long for sth
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She longs for a chance to travel to exotic places.
The artist longs to express their creativity without constraints.
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largo, posición larga

financial instruments with an extended maturity period, often used for stable, long-term investments
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Investors often include longs in their portfolios for stable, long-term income.
Los inversores a menudo incluyen posiciones largas en sus carteras para obtener ingresos estables a largo plazo.
The demand for longs increased as investors sought safer investments during economic uncertainty.
La demanda de posiciones largas aumentó a medida que los inversores buscaron inversiones más seguras durante la incertidumbre económica.
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inversor a largo plazo, comprador a largo plazo

an investor or trader who buys securities or commodities with the expectation that their value will rise over time
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As a long in the stock market, she hoped the shares she purchased would increase in value over the next few months.
Como inversora a largo plazo, esperaba que las acciones que compró aumentaran de valor en los próximos meses.
Longs in the commodity market are betting that the demand for oil will drive prices higher in the future.
Los inversores a largo plazo en el mercado de commodities están apostando a que la demanda de petróleo impulsará los precios al alza en el futuro.
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largo periodo, largo tiempo

a lengthy period of time
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After such a long, they finally reunited and shared their stories.
Después de un largo periodo, finalmente se reunieron y compartieron sus historias.
It had been a long since the city last saw such a heavy snowfall.
Había pasado un largo periodo desde que la ciudad vio por última vez una nevada tan intensa.
04

talla larga, largo

a clothing size designed specifically for tall people, characterized by extended length in sleeves and legs
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He always orders his jackets in a long to ensure the sleeves fit properly.
Él siempre pide sus chaquetas en talla larga para asegurar que las mangas queden bien.
The store 's new collection includes a variety of longs to cater to taller customers.
La nueva colección de la tienda incluye una variedad de tallas largas para atender a los clientes más altos.
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largo, sonido prolongado

a prolonged auditory signal, such as an extended beep in Morse code
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The message in Morse code was deciphered as two longs and a short, indicating the letter " M ".
El mensaje en código Morse fue descifrado como dos sonidos prolongados y un corto, indicando la letra "M".
The code for SOS in Morse consists of three shorts, three longs, and three shorts.
El código para SOS en Morse consiste en tres cortos, tres largos y tres cortos.
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