shortly

presto, a breve

Dopo poco tempo.

In inglese semplice: After a short time.

• The bus will arrive shortly.
• She called shortly after lunch.
• We should hear the results shortly.

Sinonimi: soon

Espressioni comuni: arrive shortly, shortly after, shortly before

bruscamente, seccamente

Con un tono che esprime irritazione e poca gentilezza.

In inglese semplice: In a way that sounds annoyed and unfriendly.

• “Leave me alone,” he said shortly.
• She answered shortly and closed the door.
• He replied more shortly than he intended.

Sinonimi: curtly, sharply

Espressioni comuni: reply shortly, say shortly, answer shortly

brevemente

Usando poche parole.

In inglese semplice: Using only a few words.

• He stated his purpose shortly.
• The idea can be expressed more shortly in verse.
• She described the journey shortly, leaving out most details.

Sinonimi: briefly, concisely

Espressioni comuni: express something shortly, state something shortly