sharply
US /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
UK /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
1.
bruscamente, agudamente
with a keen edge or point; acutely
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The knife was sharpened sharply.
El cuchillo fue afilado bruscamente.
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The mountain peak rose sharply against the sky.
La cima de la montaña se alzaba bruscamente contra el cielo.
2.
bruscamente, repentinamente
suddenly and noticeably
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The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
La temperatura bajó bruscamente durante la noche.
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Sales increased sharply after the advertisement.
Las ventas aumentaron bruscamente después del anuncio.
3.
severamente, duramente
in a severe or critical way
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He spoke sharply to the disobedient child.
Habló bruscamente al niño desobediente.
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The doctor looked at him sharply.
El médico lo miró severamente.