along

The Italian word 'lungo' is the direct translation of 'along' in English. It is primarily used in similar contexts as in English, such as describing the position or movement of something in relation to a longer border or line. It can also be used to infer temporal continuity, again similar to its English counterpart. Please note that like all translations, usage can vary depending on the specific context.

Example sentences using: lungo

Il fiume è molto lungo.

The river is very long.

In this sentence, we are using 'lungo' to describe the length of the river. It is an adjective here, describing a physical state.

Ho aspettato un periodo lungo.

I waited for a long period.

In this example, 'lungo' is used to express a duration or period. It describes how much time something took.

Il viaggio sembrava lungo.

The journey seemed long.

In this context, 'lungo' is used to express a subjective perception of duration, making the listener understand that the journey seemed long to the speaker.