long

US /lɑːŋ/
UK /lɑːŋ/
"long" picture
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lungo, lunga

measuring a great distance from end to end

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The river is very long.
Il fiume è molto lungo.
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She has beautiful long hair.
Ha dei bei capelli lunghi.
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extendedlengthy
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short
2.

lungo, lunga

lasting for a great amount of time, or a longer time than expected or usual

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It was a long and difficult journey.
È stato un viaggio lungo e difficile.
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I haven't seen her for a long time.
Non la vedo da molto tempo.
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lengthyextendedprotracted
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shortbrief
1.

a lungo

for a long duration of time

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How long will you be staying?
Quanto a lungo ti fermerai?
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He didn't stay long.
Non è rimasto a lungo.
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for a long timeat length
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brieflyshortly
1.

desiderare ardentemente, anelare

have a strong desire or wish for something

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I long for a quiet life in the countryside.
Desidero ardentemente una vita tranquilla in campagna.
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She longed to see her family again.
Desiderava rivedere la sua famiglia.
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yearncravepineachehanker
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