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prolonga-se

[pɾo.lõ.ɡɐ.sə]
verb
it extends; it lengthens; it lasts
1. third person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'prolongar' - to extend in time or space; to make longer
The meeting prolongs itself into the evening.
A reunião prolonga-se pela noite.
2. to be prolonged or extended; to continue longer than expected
The drought prolongs itself through another season.
A seca prolonga-se por outra estação.
Synonyms
estende-seduramentecontinuapersiste
Antonyms
encurta-seterminafinaliza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolonga-se
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
prolonga-se
standard usage throughout Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

prolonga-se indefinidamente - extends indefinitely
prolonga-se além do esperado - lasts longer than expected
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