Spanish Conversation · Level 41
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Spanish word
breve
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾeβe/
Meaning
- adjectivebrief
Example
La reunión fue breve y productiva.
The meeting was brief and productive.
More examples
Envié un breve mensaje para confirmar la hora.
I sent a brief message to confirm the time.
Core concept
Compact wording or limited duration.
Common phrases
breve mensaje
brief message
breve pausa
brief pause
breve aviso
brief notice
Similar words
corto: Is short in physical length from one end to the other.
pequeño: Is small in overall size or scale.
reducido: Is reduced in amount or size compared with the usual.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocupa poco tiempo o pocas palabras; breve en duración o en expresión.
Word origin
Inherited from Latin brevis 'short' via the Romance tradition, giving Spanish breve its usual sense of shortness in duration or in wording.
Usage tips
- The adverb brevemente means 'briefly', whereas en breve often functions as 'shortly' or 'soon' in everyday Spanish.