a la larga
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in the long run, eventually
/a la ˈlaɾɡa/
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Over a long period, especially when the eventual result becomes clear.
Examples
A la larga, aprendimos a trabajar juntos.
Eventually, we learned to work together.
A la larga, la falta de descanso afecta a la salud.
In the long run, too little rest affects health.
A la larga, ahorrar cada mes da resultado.
In the long run, saving every month pays off.
Puede parecer barato, pero a la larga saldrá caro.
It may look cheap, but in the long run it will cost more.
La decisión benefició al barrio a la larga.
The decision benefited the neighbourhood in the long run.
Similar words
con el tiempo
con el paso del tiempo
a largo plazo
Meanings
Examples
A la larga, ahorrar cada mes da resultado.
In the long run, saving every month pays off.
Puede parecer barato, pero a la larga saldrá caro.
It may look cheap, but in the long run it will cost more.
A la larga, aprendimos a trabajar juntos.
Eventually, we learned to work together.
La decisión benefició al barrio a la larga.
The decision benefited the neighbourhood in the long run.
A la larga, la falta de descanso afecta a la salud.
In the long run, too little rest affects health.
Similar words
con el tiempo
a largo plazo
con el paso del tiempo
Etymology
A fixed expression built from largo, “long”.
FAQ
What does a la larga mean?
It means “in the long run”, when a result becomes clear over time.
Does it mean immediately?
No. It points to a result reached after a long period.
Can it introduce a sentence?
Yes: A la larga, the lasting effect becomes clear.
Can it refer to a negative result?
Yes. Something may become costly or harmful a la larga.
Is it the same as a largo plazo?
They are close, but a la larga often stresses the eventual outcome.
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