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.
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