largos
/LAR-gos/
long
When describing multiple masculine objects that are great in size, we use largos (long).
largos(adjective)
long
?describing size or duration (plural, masculine)
lengthy
?describing processes or events
,extended
?referring to time
📝 In Action
Mis hermanos tienen los pies muy largos.
A1My brothers have very long feet.
Los días son más largos en verano que en invierno.
A1The days are longer in summer than in winter.
Necesitamos descansos más largos después de cada hora de estudio.
A2We need longer breaks after every hour of studying.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
'Largos' is the masculine plural form. It must always match the noun it describes in gender and number. If the noun were feminine plural (e.g., 'faldas'), you would use 'largas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural
Mistake: "Usar 'largo' para describir varios objetos: 'Tengo dos perros largo.'"
Correction: You must use the plural form: 'Tengo dos perros largos.' Always remember the 's' when describing more than one thing.
⭐ Usage Tips
Measuring Time
Use 'largos' exactly like 'long' in English when talking about duration: 'largos años' (long years), 'largos meses' (long months).
In swimming, largos refers to the multiple trips or lengths completed across the pool.
largos(noun)
lengths
?in swimming, referring to one trip across the pool
long shots
?in cinema or photography
📝 In Action
Yo nado diez largos cada mañana para mantenerme activo.
B2I swim ten lengths every morning to stay active.
El director usó largos y primeros planos para crear tensión.
C1The director used long shots and close-ups to create tension.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective-Turned-Noun
This is a case where the adjective 'largo' (long) is used as a noun, meaning 'the long segment' (of the pool). This is common for measurements or specific types of objects.
⭐ Usage Tips
Swimming Context
If you hear 'hacer largos' in a Spanish conversation, you can almost guarantee they are talking about swimming laps in a pool.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: largos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'largos' as a noun (meaning 'lengths')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'largo' different from 'a lo largo de'?
The adjective 'largo' means 'long' (e.g., 'el río largo'). The phrase 'a lo largo de' is a prepositional phrase that means 'along' or 'throughout' (e.g., 'a lo largo del río' means 'along the river'). They are related but used differently in a sentence.