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prolonged span
[prəˈlɔːŋd spæn]
noun
pl: prolonged spans
período prolongado
1.
An extended period of time; a duration that is longer than usual or expected
The prolonged span of the drought affected the entire region.
O período prolongado da seca afetou toda a região.
2.
A continuous stretch or interval of time characterized by length
Over a prolonged span of years, the company grew exponentially.
Durante um período prolongado de anos, a empresa cresceu exponencialmente.
Synonyms
extended period
long duration
lengthy interval
protracted timeframe
span of time
Antonyms
brief span
short period
fleeting moment
brief interval
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
período prolongado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
período longo
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
período prolongado
Standard formal usage
Portugal
período prolongado
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
over a prolonged span
within a prolonged span
for a prolonged span of time
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