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    Prolongado (en. Prolonged)

    /pɾo.lonˈɡa.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That lasts longer than usual.
    The prolonged silence in the meeting was uncomfortable.
    El prolongado silencio en la reunión fue incómodo.
    That is extended in space or in time.
    They had a prolonged debate on the topic.
    Tuvieron un prolongado debate sobre el tema.
    That has been lengthened more than usual.
    The journey was more prolonged than expected.
    El viaje fue más prolongado de lo esperado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prolongatus', participle of 'prolongare', which means to lengthen.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Prolonged over time
    That extends over a long period.
    prolongado en el tiempo
    Prolonged silence
    A silence that lasts too long.
    prolongado silencio

    Related Words

    To prolong
    To make something last longer.
    prolongar
    Prolongation
    The action of lengthening something in time or space.
    prolongación

    Slang Meanings

    Long
    That story was so prolonged, it never ended.
    Ese cuento estuvo muy prolongado, no acababa nunca.
    Extensive
    The concert was so prolonged that I almost fell asleep.
    El concierto fue tan prolongado que casi me quedo dormido.