A1 — Beginneradjective
lungo
long, lengthy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
estesoprolungatointerminabileduraturoallungato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
cortobreveconcisoridottocompatto
Usage note
'Esteso' focuses on spatial length. 'Prolungato' describes something extended in duration. 'Lungo' is the general term for both length and duration.
Example
"Ho aspettato un tempo molto lungo prima che arrivasse il treno."
"I waited a very long time before the train arrived."
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