rombo, franco, direto
1. (adjective) Having a thick, dull edge or point; not sharp
The knife is too blunt to cut the bread.
A faca está muito romba para cortar o pão.
2. (adjective) Speaking in a direct, abrupt, or harsh way without tact
He gave a blunt answer to the question.
Ele deu uma resposta franco/direta à pergunta.
3. (verb) To make something dull or less sharp
The repeated use blunted the blade.
O uso repetido embotou a lâmina.
4. (verb) To reduce the force or intensity of something
The medication blunted her pain.
O medicamento atenuou sua dor.
NYC Slang
straight up, real talk, no cap
Related Idioms & Phrases
blunt force trauma - trauma por impacto contundente
blunt instrument - instrumento contundente
to blunt someone's enthusiasm - desanimar alguém
blunt truth - verdade crua/nua
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