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lengthy waiting time

[ˈleŋθi ˈweɪtɪŋ taɪm]
noun phrasepl: lengthy waiting times
tempo de espera prolongado
1. An extended or considerable period during which someone must wait for something
The hospital had a lengthy waiting time for emergency appointments.
O hospital tinha um tempo de espera prolongado para consultas de emergência.
2. A delay that is perceived as frustratingly long
Customers complained about the lengthy waiting time at the restaurant.
Os clientes reclamaram do tempo de espera prolongado no restaurante.
NYC Slang
a long wait; a drag
Synonyms
long waitextended waitprolonged waiting periodconsiderable delayextended delay
Antonyms
short waitbrief waiting timequick serviceminimal delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de espera longo
Most common and widely understood
São Paulo
demora prolongada
Alternative expression emphasizing the delay aspect
Portugal
tempo de espera demorado
Common usage with 'demorado' to indicate extended waiting

Related Idioms & Phrases

kill time while waiting
test one's patience
the wait is worth it
no time to waste
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