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abreviar

to abbreviate

verb ah-breh-BYAHR Rare
Communication Language

Origin: From Latin abbreviare, from brevis ('short').

Also means

to shorten

Usage Note

Abreviar means to shorten a word to an abbreviation or to cut something shorter. The command para abreviar ('to cut it short' / 'in short') is a common conversational phrase used when summarizing. The related noun is abreviatura (abbreviation) and abreviación (the act of abbreviating).

Examples

"Puedes abreviar tu nombre en el formulario."

Natural Translation

You can abbreviate your name on the form.

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