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/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

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noun

Vocal larga

A long vowel.

Examples :

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

La "o" en "boat" es un sonido de vocal larga.

phonetics language grammar linguistics essential

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noun

Sílabas largas

A long syllable.

Examples :

"The "long" syllable in the word "mountain" makes it sound important. "

La sílaba larga en la palabra "mountain" hace que suene importante.

phonetics language essential

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noun

Longa

A note formerly used in music, one half the length of a large, twice that of a breve.

Examples :

"The music teacher explained that a "long" note was half the duration of a whole note. "

El profesor de música explicó que una nota "longa" duraba la mitad que una redonda.

music essential

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noun

Entero largo

A long integer variable, twice the size of an int, two or four times the size of a short, and half of a long long.

Examples :

"The programmer declared a long variable to store the total number of students in the school. "

El programador declaró una variable de tipo entero largo para almacenar el número total de estudiantes en la escuela.

computing technical electronics number essential

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noun

Posición larga

An entity with a long position in an asset.

Examples :

"Every uptick made the longs cheer."

Cada alza hizo que los de posición larga celebraran.

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noun

Inversión a largo plazo

A long-term investment.

Examples :

"My grandmother's investment in the family farm is a long-term project. "

La inversión de mi abuela en la granja familiar es un proyecto a largo plazo.

business finance asset essential

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noun

Las largas vacaciones de verano en las universidades inglesas

The long summer vacation at the English universities.

Examples :

"The long summer vacation at the English universities was highly anticipated by the students. "

Las largas vacaciones de verano en las universidades inglesas fueron muy esperadas por los estudiantes.

education time holiday essential

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verb

Tomar una posición larga

To take a long position in.

Examples :

"My brother is long on his stock portfolio, expecting the price to rise. "

Mi hermano tiene una posición larga en su cartera de acciones, esperando que el precio suba.

business finance essential

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adjective

Largo

Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).

Examples :

"The long hallway stretched from the front door all the way to the classroom. "

El largo pasillo se extendía desde la puerta principal hasta el aula.

appearance essential

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adjective

Largo, duradero

Having great duration.

Examples :

"The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time."

Las pirámides de Egipto han existido durante mucho tiempo.

time quality essential

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adjective

Largo, tedioso

Seemingly lasting a lot of time, because it is boring or tedious or tiring.

Examples :

"The history lesson was so long and boring that I almost fell asleep. "

La clase de historia fue tan larga y tediosa que casi me quedo dormido.

time sensation essential

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adjective

Largo, alto

Not short; tall.

Examples :

"The teacher had a long, thin pencil. "

El profesor tenía un lápiz largo y delgado.

appearance essential

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adjective

Alcista, en largo

Possessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities or other financial instruments with the aim of benefiting of the expected rise in their value.

Examples :

"My uncle is long on technology stocks, hoping they will increase in value. "

Mi tío está alcista en acciones de tecnología, esperando que aumenten de valor.

business finance economy asset essential

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adjective

Largo

Of a fielding position, close to the boundary (or closer to the boundary than the equivalent short position).

Examples :

"The long left fielder positioned himself close to the boundary line to catch the fly ball. "

El jardinero izquierdo largo se posicionó cerca de la línea de demarcación para atrapar la pelota voladora.

sport position essential

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adjective

Fuera

(of a ball or a shot) Landing beyond the baseline, and therefore deemed to be out.

Examples :

"That forehand is long."

Ese golpe de derecha es fuera.

sport essential

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adjective

Largo, lejano

Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away.

Examples :

"My grandmother's visit was a long-awaited event. "

La visita de mi abuela fue un evento largamente esperado.

time past future essential

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adverb

Lejos, largo

Over a great distance in space.

Examples :

"He threw the ball long."

Él lanzó la pelota lejos.

space geography essential

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adverb

Durante mucho tiempo

For a particular duration.

Examples :

"How long is it until the next bus arrives?"

¿Cuánto tiempo falta para que llegue el próximo autobús?

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adverb

Durante mucho tiempo

For a long duration.

Examples :

"Paris has long been considered one of the most cultured cities in the world."

París ha sido considerada durante mucho tiempo una de las ciudades más cultas del mundo.

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verb

Anhelar, ansiar

To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)

Examples :

"She longed for him to come back."

Ella anhelaba que él regresara.

emotion attitude mind essential

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verb

Pertenecer a

To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.

Examples :

"The rules of the school uniform belong to the student handbook. "

Las reglas del uniforme escolar pertenecen al manual del estudiante.

right property law essential

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adjective

Debido a, a causa de

On account of, because of.

Examples :

"Because of the rain, the school was closed today. "

Debido a la lluvia, la escuela estuvo cerrada hoy.

language grammar essential

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noun

Longitud

Examples :

"My brother's house is located at a longitude of 75 degrees West. "

La casa de mi hermano está ubicada en una longitud de 75 grados oeste.

geography nautical astronomy essential

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verb

Pertenecer

Examples :

"My new shoes belong to my younger sister; she's the one who wore them for a few days. "

Mis zapatos nuevos pertenecen a mi hermana menor; ella fue quien los usó durante unos días.

being state condition essential