lungo
long
The Italian word 'lungo' is used to describe an object, distance, or period of time that is of considerable length or duration. It is comparable to the English term 'long' and can be used in many of the same contexts.
Example sentences using: lungo
Il fiume è molto lungo
The river is very long
This sentence uses 'lungo' as an adjective to describe the length of the river. In Italian, adjectives usually come after the noun they modify, similar to Spanish and unlike English.
Ho aspettato per un lungo periodo
I waited for a long period
In this sentence, 'lungo' is used as an adjective before 'periodo' to express a long duration. 'Periodo' could refer to any range of time, making it a more flexible term.
Il viaggio lungo l'autostrada è stato divertente
The trip along the highway was fun
In this context, 'lungo' is a preposition that translates to 'along'. So 'lungo l'autostrada' means 'along the highway'. This sentence shows that 'lungo' can be more than just an adjective; it can also function as a preposition based on the context.