prolonged

• Describe algo que se extiende durante un período de tiempo largo, a menudo más de lo esperado o habitual.

Describes something that continues for a long time, often longer than expected or usual.

1. Extended in timeB2formal

   Continuing for a long time or longer than usual.

   prolongado

   • The patient suffered from a prolonged illness.
   • There was a prolonged silence after the announcement.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.

   Sinónimoscontinuingdrawn-outextendedlengthylonglong-lastingprotractedtime-consuming

   Antónimosabruptbriefconcisefleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtransient

2. Lasting longer than expectedB2formal

   Something that continues beyond the anticipated or normal duration.

   prolongado

   • The negotiations resulted in a prolonged delay.
   • Prolonged use of the device may lead to overheating.
   • The storm caused prolonged power outages across the region.

   Sinónimosdrawn-outextendedlengthylong-lastingprotractedtime-consuming

   Antónimosbrieffleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtransient

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer que algo dure más tiempo o que se extienda más en el espacio o en la duración.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending the duration or length of something in time or space.

1. Extend durationB2formal

   To make something last longer than usual or expected.

   Prolongar

   • The medication may prolong the patient's life.
   • They decided to prolong the meeting by another hour.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

   Sinónimosdraw outelongateextendlengthenprotractspin outstretch out

   Antónimosabbreviatecurtailcutshortentruncate

2. Extend in spaceC1formal

   To lengthen or stretch something in physical space.

   Extender en el espacio

   • The architect proposed to prolong the hallway to connect the two wings.
   • They prolonged the runway to accommodate larger aircraft.
   • The road was prolonged by several miles to reach the new settlement.

   Sinónimosdraw outelongateextendlengthenstretch