is extended

[/ɪz ɪkˈstɛndɪd/]
verb phrase
é estendido/é prolongado/é expandido
1. present tense passive form indicating something is made longer, wider, or more inclusive in scope
The deadline is extended by two weeks.
O prazo é prolongado por duas semanas.
2. something is offered or provided to someone
A warm welcome is extended to all guests.
Uma calorosa boas-vindas é estendida a todos os convidados.
3. something stretches or reaches across a distance or area
The forest is extended across the entire region.
A floresta é estendida por toda a região.
In Brazilian business culture, 'é estendido' is frequently used in formal communications regarding deadlines, contracts, and official invitations. The passive construction reflects formal register typical of Portuguese in administrative and corporate settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is prolongedis expandedis lengthenedis offeredis stretched
Antonyms / Antônimos
is shortenedis reducedis curtailedis withdrawn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é estendido/é prolongado
most common usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
é estendido
preferred in corporate and legal documents
Portugal
é estendido/é prolongado
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variations

Related Words

extendextensionextendedextends

Related Idioms & Phrases

is extended a hand
is extended an invitation
is extended credit
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