Something long has a great length, like a limousine.
Long is an adjective that refers to something that has a lot of length . It can be used in a physical or symbolic sense, depending on the context. For example: “I don't like that car: it's too long” , “The president was boring with a long speech, full of technical data” , “When you go to buy the sheets, make sure they are appropriate for the length of the mattress” .
To begin to unravel the meanings of the concept, we must establish its etymological origin. When we do so we discover that it comes from Latin, and more precisely from the word largus , which can be translated as “abundant” .
Long related to time
Long can also be used to refer to a period of time that has been prolonged. A phrase like “It's been a long time since we last saw each other” is linked to an extensive period of time, at least from the subjectivity of the person who utters the expression.
Starting from this meaning in reference to time, we would have to highlight the existence of a film that uses the term at hand with that meaning. We are referring to “Long Engagement Sunday,” which premiered in 2004 under the direction of French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet .
This film is based on the book of the same name by Sébastien Japrisot and takes as its protagonist Mathilde , a young woman who receives the news that her boyfriend has died on the front, fighting in the middle of the First World War . However, she does not want to believe this information, so she will undertake a complicated and hard search for him.
Audrey Tautou , the actress known for having given life to the central character of the now classic “Amelie” , leads the cast, which also includes performers of the stature of Gaspard Ulliel and Clovic Cornillac .
An extended period of time can be classified as long.
length
All things have a certain length. This notion is usually understood in conjunction with the idea of width : objects, therefore, have a length and a width. Generally, something is said to be long when the length exceeds the width .
A long car is one in which its front wheels and rear wheels are separated by a large distance. This physical characteristic can be synonymous with elegance for some people or discomfort for others.
A long dress , on the other hand, covers the entire body of a woman . These dresses are one-piece garments that start at the neck or shoulders and reach the ankles.
Other uses of the term long
In its symbolic meaning, length is that which is extensive, continuous, dilated or abundant . For example, if someone comments “Gómez is a player with a long career,” they will be referring to the fact that this athlete has been through many clubs and has had a professional career for many years.
On the other hand, the concept can be used colloquially to indicate that a person in question is very smart or cunning.
In addition to all of the above, it must be emphasized that in Spain there is a significant historical figure whose surname is the adjective in question. We are referring to Francisco Largo Caballero , president of the Republic during the early stages of the Civil War .