curt

• Describe una manera de hablar o un trato que es bruscamente breve o seco, a menudo considerado grosero o poco amable.

Describes a person's manner or speech as being rudely brief or abrupt.

1. Rudely briefB2formal

   Using few words in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

   Bruscamente breve

   • His curt reply made her feel unwelcome.
   • The manager gave a curt nod and walked away.
   • She was curt with the customer, which led to a complaint.

   Sinónimosabruptbluntbrusquesharpshortsnappyterse

   Antónimoscivilcourteousfriendlygenialgraciouspolitetactfulwarm

2. Short and conciseB2formal

   Brief and to the point, often in a way that lacks warmth.

   Seco y lacónico

   • His instructions were curt but clear.
   • The email was curt, containing only the essential details.
   • She gave a curt summary of the meeting.

   Sinónimosabruptbluntbrusqueconciselaconicsharpshortsnappysuccinctsummaryterse

   Antónimosexpansivegarrulouslong-windedverbose