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    Secamente (en. Shortly)

    /se.kamen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a austere or sober manner, without adornments or complications.
    She replied dryly to the question.
    Ella respondió secamente a la pregunta.
    Without showing feelings or emotions.
    The doctor spoke dryly about the diagnosis.
    El doctor habló secamente sobre el diagnóstico.
    In a tone that may seem brusque or indifferent.
    The message was conveyed dryly, without explanations.
    El mensaje fue transmitido secamente, sin explicaciones.

    Etymology

    From the adjective 'seco' plus the adverb '-mente'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak dryly
    To express oneself directly and without beating around the bush.
    hablar secamente
    to respond dryly
    To react without showing emotions.
    responder secamente
    to say things dryly
    To communicate something without embellishments.
    decir las cosas secamente

    Related Words

    dry
    That has little or no moisture.
    seco
    cold
    That lacks emotional warmth.
    frío
    austere
    That is sober and simple.
    austero

    Slang Meanings

    A tactless response.
    He told me dryly that he didn't care.
    Me dijo secamente que no le importaba.
    An indifferent attitude.
    His response was dryly indifferent.
    Su respuesta fue secamente indiferente.