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prolonged duration
[prəˈlɔːŋd ˈdjuːreɪʃən]
noun phrase
pl: 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 duration
lengthy period
long stretch
extended time
Antonyms
brief duration
short period
fleeting 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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