Some examples of word usage: brusque
1. The teacher was known for his brusque manner of speaking to students.
translated: El maestro era conocido por su manera brusca de hablar con los estudiantes.
2. The customer was taken aback by the brusque attitude of the waiter.
translated: El cliente se sorprendió por la actitud brusca del camarero.
3. She gave a brusque response when asked about her personal life.
translated: Dio una respuesta brusca cuando le preguntaron sobre su vida personal.
4. The boss's brusque instructions left the employees feeling confused.
translated: Las instrucciones bruscas del jefe dejaron a los empleados confundidos.
5. Despite his brusque demeanor, he was actually a very caring person.
translated: A pesar de su comportamiento brusco, en realidad era una persona muy cariñosa.
6. The doctor's brusque bedside manner made the patient feel uncomfortable.
translated: La manera brusca del doctor al tratar a sus pacientes hizo que el paciente se sintiera incómodo.