prolungate

Prolungate is an Italian word form that can function as the feminine plural past participle of the verb prolungare (to prolong) or as the second-person plural present indicative of the same verb. In Italian, verb forms vary by person, number, and tense, so the exact role of prolungate depends on the surrounding grammar. As a past participle, it agrees with a feminine plural noun; as a present-tense verb, it agrees with the subject voi.

Etymology and related forms: prolungate derives from Latin prolongatus, from pro- “forward” + longus “long.” The term is related to the English word prolongate and to Italian nouns such as prolungamento (extension) and prolungazione (prolongation).

Usage and examples: As a past participle, prolungate appears with auxiliary verbs to form compound tenses and as an adjective modifying a feminine plural noun, as in Le ore prolungate hanno richiesto una pausa (The prolonged hours required a break). As the present indicative for you (plural), voi prolungate means “you prolong” or “you extend,” as in Voi prolungate la riunione di un’ora (You prolong the meeting by one hour).

Notes: prolungate is not a standalone noun; its meaning is determined by its grammatical role. The form is part of regular -are verb conjugation patterns in Italian.

See also: Prolungare, Prolungamento, Prolungazione.