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    Prolongación (en. Extension)

    /pɾo.lon.ɣaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of prolonging.
    The prolongation of the meeting was necessary due to the number of pending topics.
    La prolongación de la reunión fue necesaria debido a la cantidad de temas que quedaron pendientes.
    Extension of a property.
    The prolongation of the construction project was approved.
    Se aprobó la prolongación del proyecto de construcción.
    Increase in the duration of a process or activity.
    The prolongation of the contract was discussed at the last meeting.
    La prolongación del contrato fue discutida en la última junta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prolongatio', which is derived from 'prolongare', meaning 'to lengthen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extension of the deadline
    Extension of the time granted for the completion of a task or project.
    prolongación del plazo
    prolongation of life
    Extension of the lifespan of a living being.
    prolongación de la vida
    prolongation of the workday
    Increase in the duration of a workday.
    prolongación de la jornada

    Related Words

    prolong
    To make something last longer.
    prolongar
    long
    That has a greater length or duration than normal.
    largo
    extended
    That has been lengthened or extended in time or space.
    extendido

    Slang Meanings

    An event that extends beyond what was planned.
    The party turned into a prolongation of what I had planned.
    La fiesta se convirtió en una prolongación de lo que había planeado.
    When something drags on unnecessarily.
    That movie was a prolongation that was not relevant.
    Esa película fue una prolongación que no venía al caso.