prolijo

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prōlixus (courteous, favorable). Compare Catalan prolix, Portuguese prolixo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɾoˈlixo/
  • Rhymes: -ixo
  • Syllabification: pro‧li‧jo

Adjective

prolijo (feminine prolija, masculine plural prolijos, feminine plural prolijas)

  1. prolix, tedious, particular, long-winded
    Synonym: tedioso
  2. overcareful
    Synonym: cuidadoso
  3. troublesome
    Synonym: problemático

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