long-range

[/lɔːŋ ˈreɪndʒ/]
adjective
de longo alcance
1. Covering or extending over a great distance
The long-range missile can strike targets hundreds of miles away.
O míssil de longo alcance pode atingir alvos a centenas de milhas de distância.
2. Relating to or designed for a period far into the future
We need a long-range plan to achieve our goals.
Precisamos de um plano de longo prazo para alcançar nossos objetivos.
3. Having the ability to see or forecast far ahead
Long-range weather forecasts are often unreliable.
As previsões meteorológicas de longo alcance são frequentemente pouco confiáveis.
In American business and military contexts, 'long-range' is commonly used to describe strategic planning and weapons systems. In Brazil, 'de longo alcance' is widely understood in both military and business environments, while 'de longo prazo' is preferred when discussing time horizons in financial and corporate planning. The term reflects the planning culture prevalent in developed economies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distantfar-reachinglong-termextendedremote
Antonyms / Antônimos
short-rangeshort-termimmediateclose-rangenear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de longo alcance
Standard translation used in most contexts
General Brazilian
de longo prazo
Used when referring to time-related contexts rather than physical distance
Portugal
de grande alcance
Alternative Portuguese usage emphasizing scope and reach
Portugal
a longo prazo
Used for temporal contexts in European Portuguese

Related Words

rangedistanceforecastplanningprojectionscope

Related Idioms & Phrases

long-range goal
long-range vision
long-range strategy
in the long range
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