brief

• Descreve algo que dura pouco tempo ou que usa poucas palavras.

Describes something that lasts for a short time or contains few words.

1. Short in durationA2formal

   Lasting for a short time; not long.

   Breve

   • The meeting was brief and to the point.
   • She gave a brief speech at the ceremony.
   • We had a brief conversation before she left.

   Sinônimosephemeralfleetingmomentarypassingquickshortshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitory

   Antônimosextendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

2. Concise in expressionB1formal

   Using few words; not verbose.

   Breve

   • Please keep your report brief and focused.
   • His instructions were brief but clear.
   • A brief summary of the article is required.

   Sinônimoscompactconcisecrisplaconicpithyshortsuccinctterse

   Antônimoslengthylong-windedprolixverbosewordy

• Substantivo que designa um conjunto de instruções, um resumo de fatos ou um documento jurídico que expõe a essência do caso ou o argumento.

A noun referring to a set of instructions, a summary of facts, or a legal document outlining a case or argument.

1. Short report or summaryB2formal

   A concise set of instructions or information given to someone, especially in a professional context.

   Resumo ou relatório breve

   • The lawyer prepared a brief for the court case.
   • The manager gave a brief to the new team members.
   • She wrote a brief summarizing the key findings.

   Sinônimosabstractbriefingdigestoutlinerundownsummarysynopsis

2. Legal documentC1formal

   A written document submitted to a court outlining the legal arguments of a case.

   Memorial jurídico

   • The attorney filed a brief with the Supreme Court.
   • The judge reviewed the brief before the hearing.
   • The legal brief contained all the necessary evidence.

   Sinônimosargumentlegal briefmemorandummemorialsubmission

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fornecer a alguém informações ou instruções importantes, especialmente em contexto profissional ou jurídico.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving someone essential information or instructions, especially in a professional or legal context.

1. Give instructions or informationB2formal

   To provide someone with necessary information or instructions, especially in a professional or official context.

   Instruir

   • The manager briefed the team on the new project requirements.
   • The lawyer briefed her client before the court hearing.
   • The pilot was briefed on the weather conditions before takeoff.

   Sinônimosappriseclue infill ininforminstructnotifyorientprepareprimeupdate

2. Summarize or outlineB2formal

   To give a concise summary or overview of a situation or topic.

   Resumir

   • The analyst briefed the executives on the quarterly results.
   • She briefed the committee on the key findings of the report.
   • He briefed the new employees on company policies.

   Sinônimosabstractcondensedigestencapsulateoutlinerecapsketchsum up

   Antônimosamplifydetailelaborateexpandlengthen