Laconismo (en. Laconism)

/lako.ni.ˈsmo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Literary style characterized by brevity and economy of words.

Example_sentence: The laconism in his writing makes his ideas clear and direct.

El laconismo en su escritura hace que sus ideas sean claras y directas.

Definition_text: Tendency to express ideas succinctly, omitting the superfluous.

Example_sentence: His laconism is admired in contemporary literature.

Su laconismo es admirado en la literatura contemporánea.

Etymology_origin: From the Greek 'laconismos', which refers to the way of speaking of the Lacedaemonians, known for their conciseness.

Phrase: less is more

Meaning: Expression suggesting that often, the simplest or most concise is more effective than the complex.

menos es más

Phrase: just the right words

Meaning: Phrase implying that one should express only what is necessary, without redundancies.

palabras justas

Phrase: say much with little

Meaning: Expression highlighting the ability to communicate complex ideas in a brief manner.

decir mucho con poco

Related_word: concise

Description: Expressed in a brief and clear manner.

conciso

Related_word: succinct

Description: Said in few words.

sucinto

Related_word: brief

Description: Of short duration or extent.

breve

Meaning: To speak straight to the point without beating around the bush.

Example: In his speech, he used a laconism that impressed everyone.

En su discurso, usó un laconismo que impresionó a todos.

Meaning: Use of slang or colloquial language to be more direct.

Example: His laconism style won him respect among the youth.

Su estilo de laconismo le hizo ganar respeto entre los jóvenes.