de largo

"de largo" is a Spanish phrase that can have different meanings depending on the context.

Meaning and Explanation

1. Literal meaning:

   • "de largo" literally translates to "long" or "in length."
   • It is often used to refer to something in terms of its length or extension.

2. Figurative/Colloquial meaning (especially in Spain and some Latin American countries):

   • When referring to winning "de largo" or "ganar de largo," it means "by a large margin" or "by far."
   • For example: "Ganó la carrera de largo" means "He/She won the race by a large margin."

3. As an adjective in fashion contexts:

   • Sometimes "de largo" is used to refer to a "long dress" (vestido de largo or simply de largo).

Parts

• de: preposition meaning "of" or "by."
• largo: adjective meaning "long."

Together, the phrase conveys a sense of length or extent.

Synonyms

• For the sense of "by far" or "by a large margin":

  • con diferencia
  • con ventaja
  • ampliamente

• For "long" in terms of length:

  • extenso
  • prolongado

Antonyms

• For "by a large margin":

  • por poco (by a little/small margin)
  • ajustadamente (closely)

• For "long":

  • corto (short)

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