General
lengua larga
What does lengua larga mean?
Someone who talks too much or can't keep a secret; a blabbermouth. Literally 'long tongue'.
"No le digas nada, que es lengua larga."
Origin
Dominican Spanish idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'lengua larga' mean?
It describes a blabbermouth or gossip — someone who talks too much and can't keep a secret.
Where does 'lengua larga' come from?
It's a Dominican idiom that literally means 'long tongue', picturing someone whose tongue runs on and on.
How do you use 'lengua larga'?
Use it to warn against a gossip, like 'no le digas nada, que es lengua larga' (don't tell her anything, she's a blabbermouth).
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