Cortada (en. Cut)

/korˈta.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of something that has been cut.
The cut of the bread should be even.
La cortada del pan debe ser uniforme.
Wound or mark caused by a cut.
I cut myself on my finger while using the knife.
Me hice una cortada en el dedo al usar el cuchillo.
A cut made in a piece of clothing.
The cut of this blouse is very elegant.
La cortada de esta blusa es muy elegante.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'cortar,' which means to divide or separate something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a cut
To make a cut in a specific material.
hacer una cortada
clean cut
A cut that is made precisely without tearing.
cortada limpia
meat cut
A portion of meat that has been cut for preparation.
cortada de carne

Related Words

to cut
To divide something into parts using a sharp instrument.
cortar
cut
The action of cutting; the result of this act.
corte
cutting
Having the ability to cut.
cortante

Slang Meanings

Cut in the sense of having an emotional wound.
She has been very cut since she ended her relationship.
Está muy cortada desde que terminó su relación.
To abruptly end something.
The movie was a total cut, I didn't like it.
La pelí fue una cortada total, no me gustó.