tempo considerável

[ˈtẽpu kõsideˈɾavew]

noun phrasemasculinepl: tempos consideráveis

considerable time

1. A significant or substantial amount of time; a lengthy period

It took a considerable amount of time to complete the project.

Levou um tempo considerável para completar o projeto.

2. A duration that is noteworthy or worth mentioning

She spent a considerable time studying for the exam.

Ela passou um tempo considerável estudando para o exame.

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General Brazilian

tempo considerável

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

tempo considerável

Standard usage in European Portuguese

Brazil - Informal

um bom tempo

More casual alternative

levar um tempo considerável

gastar um tempo considerável

dedicar um tempo considerável a algo

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