Prolijo (en. Prolix)

/pɾoˈlixo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That is very long or extensive in its explanation.

Example Sentence: His speech was so prolix that many got bored.

Su discurso fue tan prolijo que muchos se aburrieron.

Definition: That extends into unnecessary details.

Example Sentence: The report is prolix and could easily be summarized.

El informe es prolijo y se podría resumir fácilmente.

Definition: A person who tends to be excessively detailed or elaborate in their way of communicating.

Example Sentence: He is prolix in his explanations, which sometimes confuses the listeners.

Es prolijo en sus explicaciones, lo que a veces confunde a los oyentes.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'prolīcus', meaning 'extensive' or 'prolonged'.

Phrase: prolix in explanations

Meaning: That extends a lot when explaining something.

prolijo en explicaciones

Phrase: to be prolix

Meaning: To have the tendency to be excessively detailed.

ser prolijo

Related Word: proliferate

Description: To multiply or increase in number.

proliferar

Related Word: prolonged

Description: That lasts a long time or extends over time.

prolongado

Slang Meaning: Something that is boring because it is too long.

Slang Example: That movie was so prolix that I couldn't finish watching it.

Esa película fue tan prolija que no la pude terminar de ver.

Slang Meaning: A person who talks too much without getting to the point.

Slang Example: That friend is very prolix, always going off on tangents.

Ese amigo es muy prolijo, siempre se va por las ramas.