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prolonged process

[prəˈlɔːŋd ˈprɑːses]
nounpl: prolonged processes
processo prolongado
1. A lengthy or extended procedure, activity, or series of actions that takes a considerable amount of time to complete
The legal case was a prolonged process that lasted several years.
O caso legal foi um processo prolongado que durou vários anos.
2. A slow or gradual development or progression of something over an extended period
Learning a new language is a prolonged process requiring consistent effort.
Aprender um novo idioma é um processo prolongado que requer esforço contínuo.
Synonyms
lengthy processextended procedurelong-drawn-out processtime-consuming processgradual process
Antonyms
quick processbrief processshort procedureexpedited process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo prolongado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
processo demorado
Alternative common usage emphasizing length and delay
Portugal
processo demorado
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a long and winding road
a journey of a thousand miles
it's a marathon, not a sprint
slow and steady wins the race
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