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lengthy time
[/ˈleŋθi taɪm/]
noun phrase
pl: 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 time
extended period
considerable duration
prolonged time
ages
Antonyms
short time
brief period
quick duration
fleeting 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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