small words
definitions
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Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.es: Palabras cortas
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Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.es: Comentarios hirientes
examples
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The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.
El maestro pidió a los niños que usaran palabras cortas al explicar sus ideas.
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Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.
Las pequeñas palabras y acciones podían herirla, y a menudo lloraba en secreto.