small words

language: pt

definitions

  1. Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.
    pt: Palavras curtas
  2. Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.
    pt: Pequenas ofensas

examples

  1. The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.

    O professor pediu às crianças que usassem palavras curtas ao explicar suas ideias.

  2. Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.

    Pequenas palavras e ações podiam feri-la, e ela costumava chorar em segredo.