lengthy interview

[ˈleŋθi ˈɪntərvjuː]
noun phrasepl: lengthy interviews
entrevista longa
1. an interview that extends over a considerable period of time; a detailed conversation between an interviewer and interviewee that covers multiple topics or goes into great depth
The journalist conducted a lengthy interview with the CEO that lasted over two hours.
A jornalista realizou uma entrevista longa com o CEO que durou mais de duas horas.
2. a formal or informal questioning session that is thorough and comprehensive
After the lengthy interview process, she was finally offered the position.
Após o processo de entrevista longa, ela finalmente recebeu a oferta de emprego.
In Brazilian corporate culture, lengthy interviews are common in hiring processes and journalism. In the USA, lengthy interviews are often a sign of serious consideration in job recruitment. This phrase is formal and used in professional, academic, and media contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extended interviewin-depth interviewlong interviewdetailed interviewcomprehensive interview
Antonyms / Antônimos
brief interviewshort interviewquick interviewcursory interview

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
entrevista longa
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entrevista grande
sometimes used colloquially to mean extensive interview
São Paulo
entrevista longa/aprofundada
business and media contexts often use 'aprofundada' (in-depth)
Portugal
entrevista prolongada
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'prolongada' over 'longa'

Related Words

questionnaireinterrogationconversationdialoguedeposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

grilled interview
get the third degree
put someone through the wringer
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