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prolonged waiting time

[prəˈlɔːŋd ˈweɪtɪŋ taɪm]
noun phrasepl: prolonged waiting times
tempo de espera prolongado
1. An extended or lengthy period during which someone must wait for something or someone
Patients complained about the prolonged waiting time at the hospital.
Os pacientes reclamaram sobre o tempo de espera prolongado no hospital.
2. A delay that extends beyond what is considered normal or acceptable
The prolonged waiting time for the visa approval frustrated many applicants.
O tempo de espera prolongado para aprovação do visto frustrou muitos candidatos.
NYC Slang
long wait / endless wait
Synonyms
long waiting timeextended waitlengthy delayextended waiting periodprotracted wait
Antonyms
short waiting timeminimal waitquick serviceimmediate assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de espera prolongado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
espera demorada
Alternative informal expression
Rio de Janeiro
fila demorada
Often used in context of queues
Portugal
tempo de espera prolongado
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

waiting for hours on end
stuck in a queue
time drags on
tests one's patience
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