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conciso

concise

adjective kohn-CHEE-zoh Rare
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Origin: Latin 'concisus' (cut short).

Also means

brief

Usage Note

Conciso describes speech or writing that is brief and to the point. It pairs naturally with chiaro (chiaro e conciso = clear and concise). The adverb form is concisamente; the noun is concisione. Its antonym is prolisso (verbose, wordy).

Examples

"Il suo discorso era breve e conciso."

Natural Translation

His speech was brief and concise.

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