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prolongava

[pɾõlõˈɡavɐ]
verb
prolonged (imperfect tense, 3rd person singular)
1. To extend in duration; to make something last longer
He prolonged the meeting with unnecessary discussions.
Ele prolongava a reunião com discussões desnecessárias.
2. To stretch out in space; to extend in length
The road prolonged itself through the valley.
A estrada prolongava-se pelo vale.
3. To defer or postpone
She prolonged her departure for another week.
Ela prolongava sua partida por mais uma semana.
Synonyms
estendiaestendavaalongavaadiavapostergava
Antonyms
abreviavaencurtavaterminavafinalizava

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prolongava
Standard usage in imperfect past tense
Portugal
prolongava
Standard usage in imperfect past tense

Related Idioms & Phrases

prolongava a agonia
prolongava a conversa
prolongava o sofrimento
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