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prolongada

[prɔ̃lɔ̃ˈɡadɐ]
adjectivefemininepl: prolongadas
prolonged, extended, lengthened
1. lasting for a long time; extended in duration
The prolonged drought affected the entire region.
A seca prolongada afetou toda a região.
2. made longer in time or space; stretched out
A prolonged absence from work requires a medical certificate.
Uma ausência prolongada do trabalho requer um atestado médico.
3. continuing without interruption
prolonged applause filled the theater
aplausos prolongados preencheram o teatro
Synonyms
estendidadilatadademoradalongacontínua
Antonyms
brevecurtamomentâneatransitóriaefêmera

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongada
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prolongada
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
prolongada
standard usage
Portugal
prolongada
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ausência prolongada
sofrimento prolongado
conflito prolongado
licença prolongada
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