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    Tersa (en. Smooth)

    /ˈter.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a surface that is smooth and free of irregularities.
    The fabric of her dress was smooth and shiny.
    La tela de su vestido era tersa y brillante.
    It describes something that is shown clearly and precisely in its expression.
    His speech was terse and easy to understand.
    Su discurso fue terso y fácil de entender.
    It indicates that something lacks pomp or exaggeration.
    The building's design is terse, avoiding unnecessary embellishments.
    El diseño del edificio es terso, evitando adornos innecesarios.

    Etymology

    From Latin "tersus," which means smooth or polished.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Terse expression
    It refers to a way of speaking that is direct and clear.
    expresión tersa
    To have a terse style
    It means having a manner of expression that is simple and unadorned.
    tener un estilo terso

    Related Words

    Smooth
    That has no roughness or protrusions.
    liso
    Polished
    That has been treated to make its surface smooth and glossy.
    pulido
    Clear
    That is easy to understand or has an evident meaning.
    claro

    Slang Meanings

    A person who expresses themselves concisely.
    That speaker is very terse; he knows how to communicate his ideas quickly.
    Ese orador es muy terso, sabe comunicar sus ideas rápidamente.
    A thing that is direct and uncomplicated.
    I like your opinion; it is very terse and to the point.
    Me gusta su opinión, es muy tersa y va al grano.