tajante
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tajante(
tah
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hahn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (conclusive)
a. categorical
El gerente dio una respuesta tajante y tuvimos que poner en práctica su decisión.The manager gave a categorical answer and we had to implement his decision.
b. unequivocal
La decisión de Martín era tajante y nadie iba hacerle cambiar de idea.Martin's decision was unequivocal and no one could make him change his mind.
2. (snappy)
a. sharp
"La respuesta final es 'no'", dijo Luis con tono tajante."The final answer is 'no'," said Luis in a sharp tone.
b. emphatic
Mi mamá gritó un "¡Ven aquí!" tajante, así que entré corriendo a la casa inmediatamente.My mother shouted an emphatic "Come here!", so I ran into the house immediately.
c. cutting
"¡No me voy a mover de aquí!", fue el comentario tajante de Linda."I'm not going anywhere!," was Linda's cutting remark.
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