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prolonged duration

[prəˈlɔːŋd ˈdjuːreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: prolonged durations
duração prolongada
1. An extended or lengthy period of time; something that lasts longer than usual or expected
The prolonged duration of the project required additional resources.
A duração prolongada do projeto exigiu recursos adicionais.
2. A continuous stretch of time characterized by significant length
After a prolonged duration of silence, she finally spoke.
Após uma duração prolongada de silêncio, ela finalmente falou.
Synonyms
extended durationlengthy periodlong stretchextended time
Antonyms
brief durationshort periodfleeting moment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
duração prolongada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
duração prolongada
Common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
duração prolongada
Preferred in business and technical contexts
Portugal
duração prolongada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the long haul
for the long term
drag on
wear on
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