En pocas palabras
Example: En pocas palabras, el libro es muy interesante.
Definition
"En pocas palabras" is a Spanish phrase used to summarize or express something concisely and briefly, often to highlight the main point without unnecessary detail. For example, it can be used to say 'In a few words, the book is very interesting.'
Etymology
The phrase "en pocas palabras" literally translates to 'in few words.' It comes from the combination of 'pocas,' meaning few or little, and 'palabras,' meaning words. It has been commonly used in Spanish to emphasize brevity and clarity in speech or writing.
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"En pocas palabras" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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