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longevo

long-lived

adjective lohn-HEH-boh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin longaevus, from longus (long) + aevum (age, era).

Also means

ancient, of great age

Usage Note

Longevo is a learned adjective used in formal, scientific, or literary contexts to describe species, institutions, or individuals that live or last an exceptionally long time. It does not simply mean 'old' (viejo) but emphasises longevity as a notable quality: una especie longeva, una institución longeva. The superlative longevo is commonly encountered in biology when discussing animal or plant lifespan records.

Examples

"La tortuga gigante es un animal muy longevo."

Natural Translation

The giant tortoise is a very long-lived animal.

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