breve

/ˈbɾebe/, [ˈbɾe.β̞e]

brief, short

Examples

Hagámoslo breve.

Let's make it brief.

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El tren parte en breve.

The train is leaving soon.

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Ellos tuvieron una breve cita.

They had a brief date.

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Vamos a dormir una breve siesta bajo el árbol.

Let's take a little rest under the tree.

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Seré breve.

I'll be brief.

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Ellos a menudo dicen que la vida es breve.

They often say that life is short.

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Reanudó su trabajo tras un breve descanso.

He resumed his work after a short break.

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Solo quiero dar un vistazo breve.

I just want to take a quick look.

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¿Por qué no nos tomamos un breve recreo?

Why don't we take a short break?

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Lo bueno, si breve, dos veces bueno.

Brevity is the soul of wit.

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No se me ocurrió una explicación tan breve.

I couldn't think up such a brief explanation.

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