prórroga

extension

noun PROH-rroh-gah Rare

Origin: From Latin prorogatio (prolongation), from prorogare (to prolong).

Also means

extra time

Usage Note

Prórroga is used for a formal extension of a deadline, contract, or term of office, and in sports for overtime/extra time (el partido se decidió en la prórroga). Note the double rr: it begins after the prefix pro-, so both letters are pronounced as a trill. The verb is prorrogar (to extend/renew).

Examples

"El contrato necesita una prórroga de seis meses."

Natural Translation

The contract needs a six-month extension.

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