What is the Spanish word for "lengthy"?

Learn how to say "lengthy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lengthy

Spanish

extenso

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Alternative translations of "lengthy"

largo
prolongado
extendido
dilatado

Examples of how to use "lengthy" in Spanish

English
After a lengthy delay the train arrived.
Spanish
Después de una larga demora, el tren llegó.
English
The professor gave a lengthy lecture yesterday.
Spanish
El profesor dio una conferencia extensa ayer.
English
We waited through a lengthy traffic jam.
Spanish
Esperamos durante un largo atasco de tráfico.
English
She wrote a lengthy email to her boss.
Spanish
Ella escribió un correo electrónico extenso a su jefe.
English
Their discussion became surprisingly lengthy and detailed.
Spanish
Su discusión se volvió sorprendentemente larga y detallada.

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After a lengthy delay the train arrived.

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