prolonged

BrE /prəˈlɒndʒd/ AmE /prəˈlɔndʒd/

adjective en → es

1 LONG [attributive / predicative] B1

lasting for a long time; continuing over a period of several days, weeks, months, or years

prolongado, largo, duradero

  • a prolonged period
  • be a prolonged event

Collocations prolonged illness · prolonged negotiations

  • The strike was a prolonged affair.

    El paro fue un asunto prolongado.

2 EXTENDED [attributive / predicative] B1

made longer than usual or necessary; extended

prolongado, extendido, alargado

  • a prolonged period
  • be a prolonged event

Collocations prolonged discussion · prolonged delay

  • The meeting was prolonged by the arrival of latecomers.

    La reunión se alargó por la llegada de los retrasados.