Meanings (ES + gloss)
breve • corto
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Her reign was brief but spectacular.
It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests wh…
conciso • escueto • sucinto
Concise; taking few words.
His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.
She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human sy…
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
resumen
A short news story or report.
We got a news brief.
Phrases
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
poner al tanto
To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
Lubbers was briefed by Shanghai Mayor Jiang Zemin on the city's economic situation, and this evening, Lubbers attended a banquet hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Governoment^([sic…
The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability.