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Cortadas (en. Cut)

/kor'taðas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

It refers to wounds or marks produced on the skin by a sharp object.

He made cuts on his hand when touching the broken glass.

Se hizo cortadas en la mano al tocar el vidrio roto.

Parts of an article or clothing that have been separated by a cut.

The cuts on the dress give it a unique style.

Las cortadas en el vestido le dan un estilo único.

Actions of cutting food for preparation.

I made several cuts in the vegetables for the salad.

Hice varias cortadas en las verduras para la ensalada.

Etymology

From the verb 'cortar' with the suffix '-adas' indicating action or result.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cuts of meat

It refers to the specific cuts used in the preparation of meat.

cortadas de carne

cuts on the skin

It refers to wounds or lacerations on the skin's surface.

cortadas en la piel

cuts made with a knife

Describes cuts made with a knife, usually in cooking.

cortadas con cuchillo

haircuts

Referring to sections of hair that have been cut during a hairstyling.

cortadas de cabello

cuts from the wind

It refers to injuries or physical effects caused by strong wind.

cortadas por el viento

Related Words

cut

To perform an action of separating or dividing something with a sharp object.

cortar

incision

A cut or opening made on the skin or an organ.

incisión

wound

Injury on the skin or body tissues.

herida

division

Separation of something into parts or sections.

división

Slang Meanings

Cuts from stress

Better not to talk to him today; he's dealing with a lot of stress cuts.

Mejor no le hables hoy, está con muchas cortadas por estrés.

Emotional cuts

He has emotional cuts due to his recent breakup.

Él tiene cortadas emocionales debido a su ruptura reciente.