long period
[/lɔŋ ˈpɪriəd/]
noun phrasepl: long periods
período longo
1. An extended duration of time; a substantial span covering days, months, years, or longer
She worked at the company for a long period before retiring.
Ela trabalhou na empresa por um período longo antes de se aposentar.
2. A lengthy interval during which something occurs or persists
After a long period of drought, the rains finally came.
Depois de um período longo de seca, as chuvas finalmente chegaram.
3. An extended timeframe in historical or geological context
Over a long period, the landscape was shaped by erosion.
Durante um período longo, a paisagem foi moldada pela erosão.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'long period' is a neutral, formal expression commonly used in professional, academic, and journalistic contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'período longo' is the standard translation, while 'tempo longo' is more colloquial. The phrase emphasizes duration rather than specific timeframes and is frequently used when discussing work history, weather patterns, historical events, or any situation requiring an extended timeline.
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