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resumen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  • blurb noun A short promotional description of a book, film or product, especially the one printed on a cover or posted online.
  • brief adj Lasting only a short time.
  • digest verb To break food down in the stomach and intestines so the body can absorb its nutrients.
  • epitome noun A perfect example of a quality or type; the clearest possible embodiment of something.
  • highlights noun A short summary of the best or most important moments of an event.
  • outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
  • overview noun A short summary that covers the main points of something without going into detail.
  • statement noun Something said or written that expresses a fact, opinion, or position.
  • summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.
  • synopsis noun A short summary that covers the main points of a book, film, or other written work.

Senses

resumen is used for these senses in English:

  • abstract An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • blurb A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.
  • brief A short news story or report.
  • digest A compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged; a summary of laws.
  • epitome A brief summary of a text.
  • highlights Summary of an event, such as a sporting event, focussing on the most entertaining or consequential aspects; compilation of each highlight of that event
  • outline A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
  • overview A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

abstract — full definition

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
  3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
  4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

blurb — full definition

  1. noun A short promotional description of a book, film or product, especially the one printed on a cover or posted online.
  2. noun A short quotation of praise from a well-known person, printed to recommend a book or product.
  3. verb To write or supply such a promotional description or endorsement.

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