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brief

/bɹiːf/

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noun

Citación, mandamiento

A writ summoning one to answer to any action.

Examples :

"The judge issued a brief ordering the student to appear in court next week. "

El juez emitió un mandamiento que ordenaba al estudiante comparecer ante el tribunal la semana que viene.

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noun

Respuesta

An answer to any action.

Examples :

"My sister's brief to the school board was to request more funding for the art program. "

La respuesta de mi hermana a la junta escolar fue solicitar más fondos para el programa de arte.

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noun

Escrito, resumen

A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.

Examples :

"The lawyer reviewed the brief before arguing the case in court. "

El abogado revisó el escrito antes de argumentar el caso en el tribunal.

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noun

Interés, causa

(by extension) A position of interest or advocacy.

Examples :

"The school board's brief on reducing class sizes highlighted the need for more teachers. "

El interés de la junta escolar en reducir el tamaño de las clases destacó la necesidad de más maestros.

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Escrito, alegato

An attorney's legal argument in written form for submission to a court.

Examples :

"The attorney filed a brief arguing for the student's right to attend school. "

El abogado presentó un escrito argumentando a favor del derecho del estudiante a asistir a la escuela.

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noun

Documentación, resumen

(English law) The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case.

Examples :

"The solicitor gave the barrister the brief for the upcoming client meeting. "

El procurador entregó al abogado la documentación para la próxima reunión con el cliente.

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noun

Breve, noticia corta

A short news story or report.

Examples :

"We got a news brief."

Recibimos una noticia corta.

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noun

Calzoncillos

(usually in the plural) undershorts briefs.

Examples :

"I wear boxers under trousers but for sports I usually wear a brief."

Uso bóxers debajo de los pantalones, pero para hacer deporte suelo usar calzoncillos.

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noun

Resumen, sumario

A summary, précis or epitome; an abridgement or abstract.

Examples :

"The teacher provided a brief of the chapter's key points before the test. "

El profesor proporcionó un resumen de los puntos clave del capítulo antes del examen.

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noun

Breve

A letter patent, from proper authority, authorizing a collection or charitable contribution of money in churches, for any public or private purpose.

Examples :

"The school received a brief authorizing the collection of donations for the new library. "

La escuela recibió un breve que autorizaba la recaudación de donaciones para la nueva biblioteca.

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noun

Boleto, entrada

(slang) A ticket of any type.

Examples :

"My son lost his library brief and now has to pay a fine. "

Mi hijo perdió su boleto de la biblioteca y ahora tiene que pagar una multa.

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verb

Informar brevemente, resumir

To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

Examples :

"The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability."

El presidente de los Estados Unidos fue informado sobre el golpe militar y sus implicaciones para la estabilidad africana.

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verb

Redactar un escrito legal

To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.

Examples :

"The lawyer will brief the case for the defense before the trial. "

El abogado redactará un escrito legal para la defensa antes del juicio.

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adjective

Breve, corto

Of short duration; happening quickly.

Examples :

"Her reign was brief but spectacular."

Su reinado fue breve pero espectacular.

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adjective

Breve, conciso

Concise; taking few words.

Examples :

"His speech of acceptance was brief but moving."

Su discurso de aceptación fue breve pero conmovedor.

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adjective

Breve, corto

Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.

Examples :

"Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool."

Su falda era extremadamente corta, pero sin duda fresca.

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adjective

Común, frecuente

Rife; common; prevalent.

Examples :

"Rumors about the upcoming school trip were brief throughout the student body. "

Los rumores sobre el próximo viaje escolar eran frecuentes entre el alumnado.

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adverb

Brevemente, sucintamente

Examples :

"The meeting was brief; we only discussed the next steps for the project. "

La reunión fue breve; solo discutimos los próximos pasos del proyecto.

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adverb

Pronto, rápidamente

Examples :

"The meeting was brief; we finished in just 15 minutes. "

La reunión fue breve; terminamos en solo 15 minutos.

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