Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
prorrogable
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoroˈɣaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveextendable
Example
La reserva es prorrogable si llamas al hotel.
The reservation is extendable if you call the hotel.
More examples
¿El permiso es prorrogable?
Is the permit extendable?
Core concept
A calendar whose end date is moved later.
Common phrases
reserva prorrogable
extendable reservation
permiso prorrogable
extendable permit
Similar words
prolongable: Scheduled end time can be pushed later to lengthen an event or ongoing process.
renovable: Expiration or permit validity can be renewed so the document becomes valid again for another term.
extensible: A fixed period or deadline can be lengthened to increase the total time allowed.
Definition in Spanish
Que puede extenderse en el tiempo, prolongando su duración o eficacia.
Word origin
From Spanish prórroga and prorrogar, ultimately from Latin prorrogare meaning 'to prolong', indicating something that can be prolonged in time.
Usage tips
- Common in legal and administrative language; in conversation speakers usually use verb phrases like 'se puede prorrogar' or 'ampliar' rather than the adjective.
Opposites
- improrrogablenon-extendableadjective
- definitivofinaladjective
Related words
- prórrogaextensionnoun
- prorrogarextendverb
- prorrogadoextendedadjective