bilhete; anotação breve; nota curta
1. A brief written message or piece of information, typically informal and concise
She left a short note on the kitchen table before leaving.
Ela deixou um bilhete na mesa da cozinha antes de ir embora.
2. A quick written reminder or memorandum about something
The teacher left a short note about the homework assignment.
A professora deixou uma anotação breve sobre a tarefa de casa.
3. In music, a brief or shortened musical note
The composer used short notes to create a staccato effect.
O compositor usou notas curtas para criar um efeito staccato.
Short notes are a common form of quick communication in both American and Brazilian cultures, often used in workplaces, schools, and homes. In Brazil, leaving 'bilhetes' is a traditional way of leaving messages, and the practice remains common despite digital communication. In the US, sticky notes and quick memos are ubiquitous in office environments.
NYC Slang
quick note; scribble
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