terse

terse(
tuhrs
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. seco
"I'm not interested in how you did it," Ian said in a terse tone."No me interesa cómo lo hiciste", dijo Ian en un tono seco.
b. lacónico
Jimmy was always terse, until he met Charlotte, and then couldn't stop talking.Jimmy siempre era lacónico, hasta que conoció a Charlotte, y luego no podía dejar de hablar.
c. escueto
Mel came to the microphone, issued a terse statement to the press, then retreated into her office.Mel se acercó al micrófono, hizo una declaración escueta a la prensa y luego se retiró a su oficina.
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