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    Bruscamente (en. Sharply)

    /bruskaˈmente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Suddenly and without softness.
    The car braked abruptly upon seeing the obstacle.
    El coche frenó bruscamente al ver el obstáculo.
    With an unexpected and abrupt change in the way of acting or speaking.
    She abruptly changed the subject during the conversation.
    Ella cambió de tema bruscamente durante la conversación.
    In a rough and undelicate manner.
    She spoke to me brusquely, without thinking of my feelings.
    Me habló bruscamente, sin pensar en mis sentimientos.

    Etymology

    From the adjective 'brusco', which comes from the Latin 'bruscus', meaning 'rough'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act brusquely
    To behave in an abrupt and insolent manner.
    actuar bruscamente
    to change brusquely
    To modify a procedure or tone suddenly.
    cambiar bruscamente

    Related Words

    brusque
    That which is rough or violent in handling or attitude.
    brusco
    brusqueness
    The quality of being brusque.
    brusquedad

    Slang Meanings

    In an unexpected and annoying way.
    The notification arrived brusquely and I didn't know what to do.
    Me llegó la notificación bruscamente y no sabía qué hacer.
    With a rude and tactless attitude.
    The message was brusquely direct, without beating around the bush.
    El mensaje fue bruscamente directo, sin rodeos.