largo
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “largo” mean in English?
long
Example sentences
El río es muy largo.
The river is very long.
Vivimos en una casa grande.
We live in a large house.
How to use it
Largo means 'long', NOT 'large'. The Spanish words for large/big are 'grande' or 'gran'. Largo only refers to length, not size in general.
Common mistake
'Un largo café' does not mean a large coffee — it means a long coffee. Use 'grande' for size.