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alongar-se

[ə.lõ.ɡaɾ.sə]
verb
to stretch out, to extend, to lengthen
1. to make or become longer in duration or distance
The meeting alonged itself for three hours.
A reunião alongou-se por três horas.
2. to stretch one's body or limbs
He alonged himself on the sofa.
Ele alongou-se no sofá.
3. to extend or prolong in time
The conversation alonged itself until late evening.
A conversa alongou-se até o final da noite.
Synonyms
estender-seprolongar-seesticar-sedilatar-sedesenrolar-se
Antonyms
encurtar-sereduzir-seabreviar-secontrair-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alongar-se
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
alongar-se
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
alongar-se
standard usage
Portugal
alongar-se
less common; 'estender-se' or 'prolongar-se' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

alongar a conversa
alongar o caminho
alongar a mão
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