prorrogar

Prorrogar is a Spanish verb meaning to extend, prolong, or postpone a deadline, term, or period of validity. It can also refer to proroguing a legislative session, i.e., postponing or suspending the activities of a parliament or similar body. The noun form prórroga denotes the extension itself. The term is used in legal, administrative, and commercial language, and its exact sense depends on context—for example extending a contract, a deadline, or a regulatory period.

Etymology and classification: prorrogar comes from Latin prorogare, from pro- "forward" and rogare "to ask," originally implying obtaining permission to extend or postpone. In contemporary Spanish, prorrogar is a regular -ar verb with standard conjugation patterns (for example, present indicative: prorrogo, prorrogas, prorroga; imperfect: prorrogaba, prorrogabas, prorrogaba; preterite: prorrogó, prorrogaste, prorrogó, prorrogamos, prorrogasteis, prorogaron).

Usage notes and examples: "prorrogar el plazo" (to extend the deadline); "solicitar una prórroga" (to request an extension); "prórroga de la vigencia" (extension of validity); "contrato prorrogado" (extended contract). The noun "prórroga" is accentuated to distinguish it from the verb forms. In many jurisdictions, extending a term requires mutual agreement or a formal amendment.

Related terms: prorrogable (extendable), prórroga (extension), prorogarse (to become extended or to extend oneself, in certain contexts). Synonyms include ampliar, extender, postergar (the latter emphasizes delaying beyond a preferred time). In English, translations vary by context, including "to extend," "to prorogue" (legislative context), and "extension" (the noun).