succinct writing

[sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t ˈrī-tiŋ]
noun phrase
escrita concisa
1. Writing that is brief, clear, and uses few words to convey meaning without unnecessary elaboration or redundancy
Good journalism requires succinct writing to capture readers' attention in the first paragraph.
O bom jornalismo exige escrita concisa para captar a atenção dos leitores no primeiro parágrafo.
2. A style of expression that eliminates excess words while maintaining complete clarity and comprehension
Her succinct writing style made complex topics accessible to a general audience.
Seu estilo de escrita concisa tornou tópicos complexos acessíveis ao público em geral.
3. Communication technique valued in professional, academic, and creative contexts for efficiency and impact
Succinct writing is essential in business reports and executive summaries.
A escrita concisa é essencial em relatórios comerciais e resumos executivos.
Succinct writing is highly valued in American business and digital culture, where attention spans are short and brevity is seen as a mark of professionalism. In Brazil, while valued in journalism and business, Portuguese language norms sometimes favor slightly more elaborated expression. Both cultures appreciate the skill, though implementation may differ slightly based on linguistic traditions.
NYC Slang
tight writing; straight to the point
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concise writingbrief writingterse writingeconomical writinglean writingtight writing
Antonyms / Antônimos
verbose writingwordy writingrambling writingredundant writingprolix writing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escrita concisa
Most common translation used in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
escrita direta
Alternative emphasizing directness in communication
São Paulo
escrita objetiva
Often used in business and corporate writing contexts
Portugal
escrita sucinta
Direct translation using 'sucinta' more commonly in Portuguese European standard

Related Words

brevityconcisionclarityprecisioneditingminimalismeconomy of languagetight prose

Related Idioms & Phrases

say more with less
cut to the chase
less is more
trim the fat
hit the nail on the head
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