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brief in Portuguese

brief in Portuguese is breve, brifar, resumir — brief means lasting only a short time.

brief in Portuguese

breve
adj
brifar
verb
(transitive) To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
resumir
verb
(transitive) To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

What does "brief" mean?

  1. adj Lasting only a short time.
    "They exchanged a brief greeting before rushing off."
  2. adj Using few words; concise.
    "Please keep your answers brief and to the point."
  3. noun A set of instructions or a summary given to someone before they carry out a task.
    "The design team was given a brief to create a new logo."
  4. noun A document summarizing the facts and legal arguments of a case, or (UK) the case papers given to a barrister.
    "The solicitor prepared the brief for the barrister ahead of the trial."
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brief in a sentence

  • They exchanged a brief greeting before rushing off.
  • There was a brief pause before the applause began.
  • Please keep your answers brief and to the point.
  • His reply to my email was brief: just two words and a smile.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brief" in Portuguese?
"brief" in Portuguese is breve, brifar, resumir. brief means: Lasting only a short time.
How do you use "brief" in a sentence?
Example: "They exchanged a brief greeting before rushing off." In Portuguese, "brief" is breve, brifar, resumir.
Are there other ways to say "brief" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "brief": breve, brifar, resumir.
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