Mis padres me dieron una prolija y embarazosa charla sobre sexo seguro antes de salir con Lidia.My parents gave me a long-winded and embarrassing talk about safe sex before I went on a date with Lidia.
La novia trajo al restaurante una lista prolija de todos los invitados y sus preferencias culinarias.The bride brought an exhaustive list of all her guests and their food preferences to the restaurant.
El médico realiza historiales prolijos porque cada pequeño detalle es crucial a la hora de diagnosticar o descartar una enfermedad.The doctor maintains meticulous records because every single detail can be crucial in diagnosing or ruling out an illness.
Mi papá pasó una media hora afeitándose para que su bigote parezca prolijo y limpio.My dad spent a half hour shaving himself so that his mustache would look neat and clean.