lengthy
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lengthy(
lehng
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thi
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (long)
a. largo
There was a lengthy pause before anyone dared say anything.Hubo una larga pausa antes de que alguien se atreviera a decir algo.
b. prolongado
Her job involves spending lengthy periods away from home.Su trabajo supone ausentarse de casa durante periodos prolongados.
c. extenso
While writing the biography, she conducted a series of lengthy interviews with the composer.Cuando escribía la biografía, hizo una serie de extensas entrevistas con el compositor.
2. (tedious)
a. largo y pesado
The best man gave a lengthy speech when a few well-chosen words would have been better.El padrino de boda hizo un discurso largo y pesado cuando vendrían mejor unas cuantas palabras bien elegidas.
b. interminable
I had to plow through a pile of lengthy and badly written research papers.Tuve que leerme un montón de trabajos de investigación interminables y mal escritos.
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