protracted

lasting for a long time, especially longer than expected or wanted

prolongado, largo, extenso

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations a protracted period of time · protracted negotiations

• The war was a protracted conflict.

  La guerra fue un conflicto prolongado.

delayed or postponed, often because of difficulties or disagreements

retrasado, aplazado, pospuesto

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations a protracted decision-making process · protracted legal proceedings

• The project has been protracted due to funding issues.

  El proyecto ha sido retrasado debido a problemas de financiamiento.