lengthy letter

[ˈleŋθi ˈletər]
noun phrasepl: lengthy letters
carta longa
1. A written communication that is notably long in length, containing extensive text or multiple pages
She received a lengthy letter from her grandmother describing the family history in detail.
Ela recebeu uma carta longa de sua avó descrevendo a história da família em detalhes.
2. A formal or informal written message characterized by considerable length and detailed content
The lengthy letter outlined all of the company's concerns regarding the merger.
A carta longa descrevia todas as preocupações da empresa em relação à fusão.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, lengthy letters were traditionally significant forms of communication, especially in family correspondence and formal complaints. In the digital age, lengthy letters are less common but still valued in formal, legal, and personal contexts. In Brazil, handwritten lengthy letters maintain cultural significance in older generations and formal correspondence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
long letterextended letterwordy letterdetailed letterverbose letter
Antonyms / Antônimos
short letterbrief letterconcise letternote

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
carta longa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carta longa / bilhete comprido
Bilhete comprido used colloquially for lengthy informal letters
São Paulo
carta longa / correspondência extensa
Correspondência extensa preferred in formal business contexts
Portugal
carta comprida / longa correspondência
Carta comprida more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

epistlecorrespondencemissivewritten communicationlengthy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a lengthy letter of complaint
a lengthy letter home
pen a lengthy letter
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