sharply

S2 W2

BrE /ˈʃɑːrpli/ AmE /ˈʃɑrpli/

adverb en → es

1 ABRUPTLY [adv] B1

in a sudden and noticeable way; quickly and completely

bruscamente, de repente, rápidamente

Collocations sharply increase/decrease

  • The temperature dropped sharply last night.

    La temperatura bajó bruscamente anoche.

2 STRICTLY [adv] B1

in a strict or severe way; firmly and clearly

estrictamente, severamente, con firmeza

Collocations sharply criticize/reprimand

  • He was sharply criticized for his actions.

    Fue severamente criticado por sus acciones.

3 ACUITY [adv] B2

in a clear and exact way; with great accuracy or precision

con precisión, con claridad, agudamente

Collocations sharply defined/contrasted

  • The image was sharply focused.

    La imagen estaba enfocada con precisión.

4 ANGLE [adv] B2

at a steep angle; not horizontal or vertical but slanting in one direction

en ángulo, inclinado, en picada

Collocations sharply angled

  • The roof slopes sharply.

    El techo tiene una inclinación pronunciada.

5 REACT [adv] C1

react quickly and strongly to something; respond in a sharp or sudden way

reaccionar rápidamente, responder con firmeza

Collocations sharply react

  • The company sharply reacted to the criticism.

    La empresa respondió con firmeza a la crítica.

6 INCREASE [adv] C1

to increase suddenly and noticeably; to rise steeply

aumentar bruscamente, subir rápidamente

Collocations sharply increase

  • The stock price sharply increased yesterday.

    El precio de las acciones aumentó bruscamente ayer.

7 DECLINE [adv] C1

to decline suddenly and noticeably; to fall steeply

bajar bruscamente, disminuir rápidamente

Collocations sharply decrease

  • The number of visitors sharply decreased last month.

    El número de visitantes disminuyó bruscamente el mes pasado.

8 DISTINCTLY [adv] C1

in a clear and distinct way; with clarity or distinction

con claridad, con distinción, agudamente

Collocations sharply defined

  • The boundaries were sharply defined.

    Las fronteras estaban definidas con claridad.