Showing results for last a long time. Search instead for lasts a long time.

last a long time

last a long time(
lahsd
 
uh
 
lang
 
taym
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1. (to remain usable for a long time)
a. durar mucho tiempo
A car like this, if well maintained, will last a long time.Un carro como este, si se mantiene bien, va a durar mucho tiempo.
2. (to continue for a while)
a. durar mucho tiempo
Well we all know the meeting is going to take a long time if Greg is there. He'll ask a million questions.Bueno, todos sabemos que la reunión va a durar mucho tiempo si Greg está presente. Va a hacer mil preguntas.
3. (to survive long)
a. sobrevivir mucho tiempo
The man whose body was found on the island apparently lasted a long time on his own out there.El hombre cuyo cadáver fue hallado en la isla parece haber sobrevivido mucho tiempo allá solo.
b. durar mucho tiempo.
You know, son, I'm not going to last a long time, and that's what I've decided to draw up a will.Yo no voy a durar mucho tiempo, hijo, ya lo sabes, por eso he decidido hacer testamento.
4. (to be enough for a while)
a. durar mucho tiempo
I bought a big bag of rice. That ought to last a long time.Compré una bolsa grande de arroz. Debe durar mucho tiempo.
Copyright © Curiosity Media Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate lasts a long time using machine translators
See Machine Translations
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Get a Word
Want to Learn Spanish?
Spanish learning for everyone. For free.
SpanishDict Premium
Have you tried it yet? Here's what's included:
Cheat sheets
No ads
Learn offline on iOS
Fun phrasebooks
Learn Spanish faster
Support SpanishDict
Why use the SpanishDict dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.