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brief explanation
[/briːf ɪkˌsplə'neɪʃən/]
noun phrase
pl: brief explanations
breve explicação
1.
A short and concise account or clarification of something
The teacher gave a brief explanation of the lesson before moving on.
O professor deu uma breve explicação da lição antes de prosseguir.
2.
A condensed description that covers only the essential points
I'll provide a brief explanation of how the system works.
Vou fornecer uma breve explicação de como o sistema funciona.
Synonyms
short explanation
quick explanation
concise explanation
succinct explanation
quick rundown
Antonyms
lengthy explanation
detailed explanation
comprehensive explanation
elaborate explanation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
breve explicação
most common usage
São Paulo
breve explicação / explicação rápida
both are commonly used
Portugal
breve explicação / explicação sucinta
explicação sucinta is also preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a nutshell
the short version
cut to the chase
make a long story short
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