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    Cortan (en. Cut)

    /korˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of dividing something into parts using a sharp instrument.
    They cut the wood to make furniture.
    Ellos cortan la madera para hacer muebles.
    Interrupt something before it reaches its end.
    They cut the transmission when there is an emergency.
    Cortan la transmisión cuando hay una emergencia.
    Make something lose continuity.
    They cut off the water due to a leak in the pipe.
    Cortan el agua debido a la fuga en la tubería.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cortāre', which means to cut.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they call the shots
    They have control or authority in a situation.
    cortan el bacalao
    they take a shortcut
    It refers to taking a shortcut.
    cortan camino
    there’s no one to cut it
    It means there is no one who can stop something.
    no hay quien lo corte

    Related Words

    cut
    Action of cutting.
    corte
    cutter
    Person or tool that cuts.
    cortador
    trim
    Cutting parts of something.
    recortar

    Slang Meanings

    Interrupt a conversation or activity.
    I was talking and they cut me off in the middle of the sentence.
    Estaba hablando y me cortaron en medio de la frase.
    Make a brief and quick pause.
    Cut the music, please.
    Corta la música, por favor.