What does prolunga in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word prolunga in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prolunga in Italian.
The word prolunga in Italian means extension cable, extension cord, supplies, reinforcements, prolong, lengthen, extend, continue, go on and on, drag on. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word prolunga
extension cable, extension cordsostantivo femminile (estensione mobile) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) La presa è troppo lontana e quindi ci serve una prolunga. The outlet is too far away so we need an extension cord. |
supplies, reinforcementssostantivo femminile (militare, obsoleto (rifornimenti al seguito) La prolunga è in arrivo dall'area di guerra. Reinforcements are on their way from the war zone. |
prolong, lengthenverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (tempo, spazio: estendere) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Vorrei prolungare la vacanza, ma devo tornare a lavorare. I would like to prolong the holiday but I need to go back to work. |
extend, continueverbo intransitivo (tempo, spazio: estendersi) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") La riunione si prolungherà fino alle 17.00. The meeting will continue until 5pm. |
go on and on, drag onverbo intransitivo (dilungarsi) (colloquial) (intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.") Non prolungarti troppo su questioni personali; soffermati sull'argomento principale. Don't elaborate on personal matters too much; focus on the main point. |
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