1. A brief, concise story or account told with few words, omitting unnecessary details and focusing on essential information
The witness gave a terse narrative of the accident, sticking to the facts.
A testemunha deu uma narrativa concisa do acidente, mantendo-se aos fatos.
2. A short, direct recounting of events using minimal language and clear expression
The author's terse narrative style made the novel easy to read quickly.
O estilo de narrativa concisa do autor tornou o romance fácil de ler rapidamente.