long letter
[/lɔːŋ ˈlɛtər/]
nounpl: long letters
carta longa
1. An extended written communication that is substantially longer than a brief note or short message, typically containing detailed information, explanations, or expressions of thought
She wrote a long letter to her grandmother describing her entire year abroad.
Ela escreveu uma carta longa para sua avó descrevendo todo o seu ano no exterior.
2. A formal or informal correspondence that exceeds typical length, often addressing multiple topics or providing comprehensive coverage of a subject
The attorney sent a long letter outlining the legal implications of the contract.
O advogado enviou uma carta longa descrevendo as implicações legais do contrato.
Long letters have historically been an important form of personal and business communication in both Brazilian and American cultures. In the digital age, while email has largely replaced traditional written letters, the concept of 'long letters' persists in formal correspondence, literary contexts, and nostalgic personal communications. In Brazil, handwritten long letters still hold cultural significance in certain social contexts as a sign of thoughtfulness and respect.
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