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How to Say "papal brief" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpapal briefis breveB2 level.

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breve

nounB2formal
A formal letter or document from the Pope
A rolled-up parchment scroll tied with a red ribbon, secured by a large, ornate red wax seal.

Examples

El Vaticano publicó un breve para aclarar el dogma.

The Vatican published a Papal brief to clarify the dogma.

El juez solicitó un breve sobre el caso.

The judge requested a summary/brief on the case.

Masculine Noun

When referring to the religious document, 'breve' is a masculine noun ('el breve').

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