largo
lengthy ; long ; protracted ; circuitous ; floor-length.
Informative abstract tend to be relatively lengthy.
Uneven allocation will lead to some subjects having relatively short notation at the expense of others with relatively long notation.
This project should soon become operational after a somewhat protracted developmental period.
The printed indexes provided are difficult to use and do not give enough detail, resulting in lengthy and sometimes circuitous searches for required information.
This floor-length wedding dress is made of fine apple green taffeta, high waisted, with a small train, and the bodice lined with coarse white linen.
a la larga
in the long term
over the long term
in the long run
in the end
eventually
for the long pull
over a period of time
over the long run
in the far term
ultimately
by and by
For a scheme to be successfull in the long term it is vital that there should be an organisational structure to support the scheme.
This project ought to develop over the long term from a system designed to support the exchange of entries in micro-print to a fully automated network for the processing of records.
Ostensibly, the maneuver was accomplished to curb patronage abuses and make it easier to dismiss deadwood employees in the long run.
This is time well invested since it saves money in the end and leads to a higher success rate in providing information = Éste es tiempo bien invertido ya que ahorra dinero en última instancia y permite ofrecer una información mucho más pertinente para el usuario.
Eventually this work on citation orders came to fruition in the rather unlikely context of a new indexing systems, PRECIS.
Thus, the public library in this country for the next few years and for the long pull may be presented with a first-rate opportunity for greater service to its community by defining its service with reference to some qualitative standards.
The vibration may cause the chips to work loose over a period of time, and if they have to be pushed back into their sockets, it is very easy to bend or break one of the 'legs'.
Some feel that these sessions can be 'self-defeating over the long run because they are based on a reward-punishment psychology that serves to intensify the pressure on the individual'.
In the far term novel techniques are being developed to remove carbon dioxide from fuel gas or flue gas from energy conversion systems.
Moreover, these entries must ultimately direct the searcher to his desired specific subject in the classified file.
By and by Tom's reading and dreaming about princely life wrought such a strong effect upon him that he began to act the prince unconsciously.
a largo plazo
in the long run
over the long run
long-run
in the far term
far-term
for the long haul
for the long pull
for the long run
long-range
Ostensibly, the maneuver was accomplished to curb patronage abuses and make it easier to dismiss deadwood employees in the long run.
Some feel that these sessions can be 'self-defeating over the long run because they are based on a reward-punishment psychology that serves to intensify the pressure on the individual'.
Findings indicate that the short-run success of methadone programs does not automatically translate into long-run abstinence.
In the far term novel techniques are being developed to remove carbon dioxide from fuel gas or flue gas from energy conversion systems.
These processes can be viewed as near-term and far-term.
As a sign that the protesters are hunkering down for the long haul, they erected a larger tent on Sunday.
Thus, the public library in this country for the next few years and for the long pull may be presented with a first-rate opportunity for greater service to its community by defining its service with reference to some qualitative standards.
Some jobs are good for the short haul, while others are built for the long run.
In September 1973, the University of Washington initiated implementation of a formal long-range planning process for the total university system.
a lo largo
lengthwise
lengthways
Officials say a ruptured section of pipeline that spewed oil into a southern Michigan river had a lengthwise rip less than five feet long.
Peel onions, halve lengthways and slice very thinly crosswise.
a lo largo de
down
Some users find the format of KWIC indexes unacceptable, they find alphabetical arrangement by keywords down the centre of a page, and wrapped-round titles awkward.
a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal
sometime + Expresión Temporal
Trends in computer and telecommunications technology are likely to push the public library out of its traditional market: providing recreational reading and information for adults; sometime in the 21st century.
a lo largo de la historia
over time
throughout history
A search can be extended over time by cycling, that is, starting with a source document, identifying those documents which it cites, and then identifying those documents which the original cited document cites, and so on.
Throughout history, women have always done the cooking around the house.
a lo largo de la ruta
along the way
He reflected along the way on the conversation with the head of readers' services, and smiled when he concluded that Balzac's biorhythm chart must have been peaking at that very moment - or so he hoped.
a lo largo del tiempo
longitudinal
longitudinally
Medical libraries in hospitals were examined from longitudinal data collected in 1969, 1973, and 1979.
These measures are most frequently used longitudinally, over a period of time in the same library, but they can also be used horizontally, between 2 or more libraries.
a lo largo de todo
the entire length of
It tells the story of one man's absurd quest to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Amazon River.
a lo largo de todo el año
throughout the year
Our company is committed to providing highest-quality fresh produce throughout the year.
a lo largo y ancho del país [Adverbio]
countrywide [country-wide]
Countrywide there are many examples of local and regional cooperation among other universities and higher education institutions generally.
a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar
up and down + Lugar
The Institute has a very small paid staff and a very large supporting cast of people up and down the country who serve it for the experience they gain from it.
a más largo plazo
longer-term
Long-distance high-rate data transmission is possible at the present time by combining a number of narrow-band channels, but the longer-term solution is the installation of a new wide-band network.
aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida [Se utiliza este concepto para referirse a la actitud de muchos lectores mayores que siguen utilizando la biblioteca como medio de aprendizaje]
lifelong learning
With the trend towards 'lifelong learning' in Japan, user demands are increasing and users require easier access to information.
a todo lo largo de
the length of
As he traversed the length of the corridor to the media center, Anthony Datto reflected on the events that had brought him to this unhappy pass.
autobús de largo recorrido
long-distance bus
Greece boasts an excellent long-distance bus service, but there is no central website in English.
camino largo y tortuoso
long and winding road
The article is entitled 'The long and winding road: the FCC paves the path with good intentions'.
cara larga
a face as long as a fiddle
a face as long as a wet weekend
Whenever he went to the races and lost, he usually returned with a face as long as a fiddle.
If a man goes around with a face as long as a wet weekend, perfectly certain that he is going to be kicked, he is seldom disappointed.
coger el camino más largo
take + the long route
Never take a shortcut in life, take the long route because you pick up more experiences on the way.
con tallo largo y delgado [Referido a las plantas]
leggy [leggier -comp., leggiest -comp]
If you find the pansies still too leggy after a week or so, you can pinch them off to make them bush out more.
con las manos muy largas
light-fingered
Even a thorny trellis beneath your windows can provide a good deterrent to light-fingered thieves.
con tallo largo y enjuto [Referido a las plantas]
leggy [leggier -comp., leggiest -comp]
If you find the pansies still too leggy after a week or so, you can pinch them off to make them bush out more.
dar largas
stonewall
play for + time
fob + Alguien + off with + Algo
Some teachers respond with resentment and stonewalling when parents express uneasiness about pedagogical practices.
Saddam will play for time and avoid precipitating any crises that could cost him his hold on power.
She complained numerous times, but he fobbed her off with promises that the pay rise/promotion would be given soon.
darle largas
play + Nombre + along
Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.
darle largas a Algo
drag + Posesivo + feet
drag + Posesivo + heels
dilly-dally
shilly-shally
We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet.
Some lightbulb companies are still dragging their heels on the energy-saving lightbulb issue, but they haven't a leg to stand on.
When it comes to volcanoes, there's no time to dilly-dally.
Their faces show the stern resolve and strength of people who have no time to shilly-shally.
de cuerpo largo
long-bodied
He was a tall, fat, long-bodied man, buttoned up to the throat in a tight green coat.
de dedos largos
fleet-fingered
I've heard this sonata played often, usually in a rather light and fleet-fingered fashion, and I had never liked it until I heard Horowitz's rendering.
de dientes grandes
large-toothed
Overall, the steering wheel is in good condition but the leather cover appears to have been chewed on by a large-toothed animal.
de dientes largos
long-toothed
Daily combing and brushing using a long-toothed comb will allow you to regularly inspect for ticks, too.
de hojas largas
long-leaved
Romaine is the term for this long-leaved lettuce, also called cos or cos lettuce because it is said to have originated on the Greek island of Cos (the birthplace of the physician Hippocrates).
de larga distancia
long-distance
To get into these national and international networks which are suitable for long-distance communication, a telephone link must be used to access the closest node.
de larga duración
long-lasting
feature-length
By means of this method copies are long-lasting and do not fade.
Feature-length episodes are special episodes that, instead of a single hour, are two hours; the same length as a feature film.
de larga trayectoria
long-running
The author comments on the role of the library director in the long-running battle which was covered extensively by articles in the Washington Post newspaper.
de largo alcance
long-range
In September 1973, the University of Washington initiated implementation of a formal long-range planning process for the total university system.
de mangas largas
long-sleeved
How do I know if a long-sleeved, buttoned shirt is the right size for me?.
de mango largo
long-handed
long-handled
Squash is a game which is played between 2 players who alternately keep on hitting the ball with a long-handed racket.
This long-handled shoe horn reduces the need to bend when putting on shoes or slippers.
de puño largo
long-handed
long-handled
Squash is a game which is played between 2 players who alternately keep on hitting the ball with a long-handed racket.
This long-handled shoe horn reduces the need to bend when putting on shoes or slippers.
de talle largo
high waisted
This floor-length wedding dress is made of fine apple green taffeta, high waisted, with a small train, and the bodice lined with coarse white linen.
de tiros largos
dressed (up) to the nines
in full regalia
Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
This detailed and hand-finished Athena statue shows the warrior Goddess in full regalia with sword and snake shield.
durante largos períodos
for extended durations
Is sitting in a chair with the legs crossed for extended durations detrimental to the spine?.
durante un largo período
for a long period
for an extended duration
She also struggled for a long period with alcoholism and smoking, both of which led to the throat cancer that would take her life.
While most symptoms of dizziness last seconds, they can make a person feel out of sorts for an extended duration.
extenderse a lo largo de
span
The shelflist itself had problems, since it consisted of cataloging practices that spanned some fifty years.
hacer largos
swim + laps
swim + lengths
Residents are encouraged to get ready to make a splash, swim some laps, enjoy water aerobics or learn to swim at these facilities this summer.
This is plenty big enough for swimming lengths, playing volleyball or just floating on a lilo reading a book.
hacerse más largo
grow + longer
Yule, also referred to as Yuletide, winter solstice, and Christmas, is a solar festival of pagan origin that marks the time when the days grow longer and the nights grow shorter.
hacer una llamada a larga distancia
talk + long distance
She also likes to talk long distance with her sister.
iguales de largo
of equal length
This occurs at the vernal equinox on March 21, when day and night are of equal length.
incentivo laboral a largo plazo [Incentivos que se le dan a los buenos empleados y/o clientes para conservarlos ]
golden handcuffs
The lures to keep the employees include given them 'golden handcuffs' in the form of bonuses that are not payable until the end of a year or stock options that vest over time.
larga distancia
long haul
The author proposes a general method for the solution of some basic delayed feedback schemes used in long haul, high speed data transport.
larga duración
longevity
This article discusses how the longevity of paper is affected by paper acidity and trace metal compounds in the paper.
larga puesta de sol
lingering sunset
The scythe, to me, conjures up a vision of warm summer days and lingering sunsets, straw hats, sackcloth and shire horses.
largas distancias
large distances
There are large distances between many population centres making the timely delivery of library materials to users in these areas problematic.
largo atardecer
lingering sunset
The scythe, to me, conjures up a vision of warm summer days and lingering sunsets, straw hats, sackcloth and shire horses.
largos períodos de tiempo
long periods of time
The model of the information process is made up of 5 stages which happen one after the other, but which may be separated by long periods of time.
largo y delgado
spindly [spindlier -comp., spindliest -sup.]
They flowered too soon I think, and then they were just spindly and weedy looking!.
largo y tendido
long and protracted
The real story here is that no matter which format ultimately comes out on top, the battle will be long and protracted, with both formats existing side by side for some time.
llamada de larga distancia
long-distance call
This facility is of particular interest since it will make possible a long-distance call for the price of a local call.
llamada telefónica de larga distancia
long-distance (tele)phone call
Since many libraries already have equipment and software, access to these sorces of information is now available for the cost of a long-distance phone call.
llamar a larga distancia
talk + long distance
She also likes to talk long distance with her sister.
LP (disco de larga duración) [Disco de larga duración]
LP (long play record)
I remember being hesitant to buy a CD player because I was attached to my extensive collection of LPs collected over a lifetime.
más largo que un día sin pan
as long as (my/your) arm
The waiting lists are closed and the existing list is as long as your arm.
meter de largo [Usado generalmente para la ropa]
take up
If you are shorter or have very nice toned legs without veins, scars or dark hair, I say take the skirt up a few inches if you want.
nadar largos
swim + laps
swim + lengths
Residents are encouraged to get ready to make a splash, swim some laps, enjoy water aerobics or learn to swim at these facilities this summer.
This is plenty big enough for swimming lengths, playing volleyball or just floating on a lilo reading a book.
Número + de largo
Número + long
Escape character sequences can be several characters long.
pantalones largos
long pants
On clothing, men are requested to wear long pants and to avoid wearing singlets.
pasar de largo
bypass [by-pass]
She repeatedly bypassed the catalog because she was an inveterate fiction reader and approached the A section of the fiction shelf expecting to find Sholom Aleichem under ALEICHEM.
pasar de largo rápidamente
race + past
Again and again, the author races past important events in Evans' life in order to dwell on all his bedroom conquests and juvenile hijinks.
ponerle a Alguien los dientes largos
make + Nombre + green with envy
For those who wish to get the girl back then do not aim to make her green with envy by finding a new lover.
que viene de largo
long-running
The author comments on the role of the library director in the long-running battle which was covered extensively by articles in the Washington Post newspaper.
tener cuerda para largo
never + hear + the end/last of it
This is a rivalry that has gone on for years and I will never hear the end of it for the next ten years if I lose.
tener la mano larga
have + sticky fingers
It is common for baggage handlers to have sticky fingers, especially when it comes to expensive electronic items like cameras and laptops.
tener una larga historia
extend + far back
stretch + far back in time
Dragons evolved from rainbows through the concept of the rainbow serpent, a concept that itself extends far back into the Pleistocene.
has become integral to Javanese culture and the industry stretches far back in time.
tener una larga trayectoria de
have + a long story of
have + a track record of
Every success of this kind that we, as consumers, finally see in the media has a long story of struggle and even tears behind.
They have a track record of hysterics and exaggerations for political purposes.
tener un día muy largo
have + a long day
When you've had a long day, and don't have the energy to prepare a three course meal or for those unexpected guests that drop in without a minute to spare, here's a quick meal to serve.
tomar el camino más largo
take + the long route
Never take a shortcut in life, take the long route because you pick up more experiences on the way.
una yarda de largo
a yard long
Many a title a yard long does not convey as much meaning as two well chosen words.
un largo período de
a long period of
Haiti is slowly emerging from a long period of political turmoil and bad governance directly responsible for an acute deterioration in the standard of living.
vestido largo de mujer
frock
Our wide array of frocks is an eye popper and is in huge demand among the youth due to their exotic designs.
y un largo etcétera
and so on and so forth
and so on, and so on...
Make sure, too, that your citations are in good order, that quotations and footnotes are properly formatted, and so on and so forth.
They'll tell two friends... and they'll tell two friends... and so on, and so on....
