is protracted

[/ɪz prəˈtræktɪd/]
verb phrase
é prolongado; está prolongado; é demorado
1. extends over a long period of time; is lengthy or drawn out
The negotiation is protracted and shows no signs of ending soon.
A negociação é prolongada e não mostra sinais de terminar em breve.
2. stretched out in time; extended beyond normal duration
The legal dispute is protracted, lasting several years.
A disputa legal é demorada, durando vários anos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'is protracted' is commonly used in legal, political, and business discourse to describe negotiations, trials, or administrative processes that take unexpectedly long periods. In Brazil, there is a cultural understanding that bureaucratic processes are often protracted, making this term frequently used in everyday conversation about government procedures.
NYC Slang
is dragging on; is taking forever
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is prolongedis extendedis lengthyis drawn outis long-drawn-out
Antonyms / Antônimos
is briefis shortis quickis swiftis abrupt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é prolongado; está prolongado
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
é prolongado; fica demorado
colloquial use of 'fica demorado' is common
São Paulo
é prolongado; demora muito
informal speech may use 'demora muito'
Portugal
é prolongado; é demorado
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly different emphasis

Related Words

protractprotractionprotractedlyprolongedextendedlengthy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a long-drawn-out affair
wear on
drag on indefinitely
go on and on
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