A la llarga
Example: A la llarga, la paciència sempre dóna bons resultats.
Definition
"A la llarga" is a Catalan expression meaning 'in the long run' or 'over time,' used to indicate that something will happen or be true after a long period. For example, 'A la llarga, patience always yields good results' emphasizes eventual outcomes.
Translations
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In the long run -
A la larga -
Op de lange termijn -
À long terme -
Auf lange Sicht
Etymology
The phrase "A la llarga" comes from Catalan, where 'a' means 'at' or 'in,' and 'llarga' is the feminine form of 'llarg,' meaning 'long.' Together, they literally translate to 'in the long,' referring to a long duration or period. Did you know this expression captures the essence of patience and time leading to positive results?
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