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lengthy time

[/ˈleŋθi taɪm/]
noun phrasepl: lengthy times
longo período de tempo
1. an extended or prolonged duration; a considerable amount of time
It took a lengthy time to complete the project.
Levou um longo período de tempo para completar o projeto.
2. a time span that is perceived as tediously long or extended
After a lengthy time in traffic, we finally arrived.
Depois de um longo tempo no trânsito, finalmente chegamos.
NYC Slang
forever
Synonyms
long timeextended periodconsiderable durationprolonged timeages
Antonyms
short timebrief periodquick durationfleeting moment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
longo período de tempo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
tempo comprido
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
longo tempo
simplified version
Portugal
período prolongado
more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a lengthy time
for a lengthy time
after a lengthy time
a lengthy time ago
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