What it's NOT
large does NOT translate to largo.
To say "largo" in English, use long.
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large
Does NOT mean largo
It means big
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
large means big.
Why it's confused
Spanish "largo" describes the length or extent of something. English "large" describes overall size, equivalent to "grande." Length in the sense of "largo" in English is "long."
How it's pronounced
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Examples of correct use
English
I ordered a large pizza.
Spanish
Pedí una pizza grande.
English
They live in a large house.
Spanish
Viven en una casa grande.
A trick to remember it
Large = big (clothing size L stands for "Large"). Length-wise long is "long."
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Frequently asked questions
What does "large" mean in English?
"Large" means "big". It looks a lot like "largo", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "largo" in English?
To say "largo" in English, use "long". If you use "large" instead, you would actually be saying "big".
Do "large" and "largo" mean the same thing?
Spanish "largo" describes the length or extent of something. English "large" describes overall size, equivalent to "grande." Length in the sense of "largo" in English is "long."
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