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    Cortados (en. Cut)

    /korˈtaðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pieces or sections that have been cut.
    Paper cuts are used for crafts.
    Los cortados de papel se utilizan para hacer manualidades.
    A type of drink obtained by mixing coffee with a little milk.
    I like to order a cortado after eating.
    Me gusta pedir un cortado después de comer.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'cortar,' which means to separate something into parts.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cut by fate
    When something happens unexpectedly and decisively.
    cortado por el destino
    to feel awkward
    To feel uncomfortable or embarrassed in a situation.
    irse cortado
    cut off suddenly
    Interrupted abruptly.
    cortado en seco

    Related Words

    cut
    The action of cutting or separating something.
    corte
    to be sharp
    To have a character or form that can cut or hurt.
    ser cortante
    cut
    A wound produced by a cut.
    cortadura

    Slang Meanings

    A strong coffee with a touch of milk.
    In the bar, I order a cortado because I like coffee with a bit of smoothness.
    En el bar pido un cortado porque me gusta el café con un poco de suavidad.
    To feel nervous or embarrassed.
    I was very embarrassed while speaking in public.
    Estaba muy cortado al hablar en público.