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longa
[ˈlɔ̃ɡə]
adjective/noun
feminine
pl: longas
long
1.
Having great length or duration; extending far in space or time
She wore a long dress to the party.
Ela usava um vestido longo à festa.
2.
A type of traditional Brazilian folk song or dance
The longa is a popular rhythm in northeastern Brazil.
A longa é um ritmo popular no nordeste do Brasil.
Synonyms
comprida
extensa
prolongada
Antonyms
curta
breve
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
longa
Standard usage for adjective meaning long; also refers to folk music genre
Northeastern Brazil
longa
Particularly associated with traditional music and dance forms
Portugal
comprida
More commonly used as alternative in Portugal, though longa is understood
Related Idioms & Phrases
à longa
em longa distância
de longa data
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