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require extensive time
[rɪˈkwaɪər ɪkˈstɛnsɪv taɪm]
verb phrase
exigir muito tempo
1.
to need a considerable or large amount of time to complete or accomplish something
This project will require extensive time to finish properly.
Este projeto vai exigir muito tempo para ser concluído adequadamente.
2.
to demand significant temporal commitment or duration
Learning a new language requires extensive time and dedication.
Aprender um novo idioma exige muito tempo e dedicação.
Synonyms
take considerable time
demand a lot of time
need long hours
be time-consuming
Antonyms
require minimal time
be quick
be fast
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exigir muito tempo
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
exigir um tempo danado
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
exigir bastante tempo
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
exigir bastante tempo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take forever
eat up time
a labor of love
time-intensive
long haul
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