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    Prolongar (en. Prolong)

    /pɾo.lonˈɡaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To extend the duration of something.
    We decided to prolong the vacation for one more week.
    Decidimos prolongar las vacaciones una semana más.
    To make an event last beyond its expected time.
    The meeting lasted for more than three hours.
    La reunión se prolongó por más de tres horas.
    To postpone or defer something.
    They extended the deadline for submitting the application.
    Prolongaron el plazo para presentar la solicitud.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prolongare', which means 'to lengthen' or 'to extend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prolong the wait
    To increase the waiting time.
    prolongar la espera
    to prolong an agreement
    To extend the validity of an existing agreement.
    prolongar un acuerdo
    to prolong life
    To make something or someone live longer.
    prolongar la vida

    Related Words

    prolongation
    The act of prolonging.
    prolongación
    prolonged
    That has been extended in time.
    prolongado

    Slang Meanings

    To lengthen something unnecessarily.
    That talk is going on unnecessarily.
    Esa charla se está prolongando innecesariamente.
    To make something seem more interesting by prolonging the time.
    He always prolongs his stories to make them more exciting.
    Siempre prolonga sus historias para hacerlas más emocionantes.