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Italian word

prolungare

to extend, to prolong, to lengthen

Looks like

to prolong

to make something last longer

⚠️ The trap

A true friend in meaning. The trap: in Italian 'prolunga' (noun) also means an extension cable (electrical). So 'hai una prolunga?' = do you have an extension cord? — not an extension of time.

To say "to make something last longer" in Italian:

prolungare (correct)

"prolungare" in English means:

to extend, to prolong, to lengthen

Example

"Abbiamo deciso di prolungare le vacanze di una settimana."

"We decided to extend our holiday by a week."

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