How to Say "curt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “curt” is “seco” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
rude, abrupt, or brief manner
Examples
Su respuesta fue muy seca, casi ni me miró.
His response was very curt; he barely even looked at me.
Es una persona muy seca; nunca sonríe.
She is a very cold person; she never smiles.
Describing Personality
When describing someone's general personality as cold or reserved, you typically use 'ser': 'Ella es seca'. If you are describing a momentary action, like a reply, use 'fue': 'Su respuesta fue seca'.
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