brusco

1. 1

   abrupt; sudden

   Hubo un brusco cambio de temperatura durante la noche. There was an abrupt change in temperature during the night.

   Un movimiento brusco asustó al caballo y salió al galope. A sudden movement startled the horse and it bolted.

2. 2

   brusque; curt (person, manner)

   Fue algo brusco al contestar, pero no quiso ofender. He was rather brusque in his reply, but meant no offence.

Forms: brusca