prolungato

prolonged

adjective proh-loon-GAH-toh Less Common

Also means

extended

Usage Note

Prolungato is the past participle of prolungare used as an adjective, meaning stretched beyond the usual duration. It commonly modifies nouns like assenza prolungata (extended absence) or silenzio prolungato (prolonged silence). Register is neutral to slightly formal.

Examples

"Il viaggio è stato prolungato di un giorno."

Natural Translation

The trip was extended by one day.

Literal Translation

The trip is been extended of one day.

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