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breve
[ˈbrɛvə]
adjective
pl: breves
brief, short
1.
lasting a short time; of short duration
The meeting was brief and productive.
A reunião foi breve e produtiva.
2.
concise; using few words
He gave a brief explanation of the situation.
Ele deu uma explicação breve da situação.
3.
short in length or distance
It's just a brief walk from here.
É apenas uma caminhada breve daqui.
Synonyms
curto
conciso
sucinto
rápido
Antonyms
longo
extenso
prolongado
detalhado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
breve
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
breve
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
em breve (soon, shortly)
à breve trecho (in a short while)
breve história (short story)
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