Cortas (en. Short)

/ˈkɔr.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Having little length or duration.

Short distances are usually easier to travel.

Las cortas distancias suelen ser más fáciles de recorrer.

Happening quickly or in a short time.

We prefer short meetings to be more efficient.

Preferimos las reuniones cortas para ser más eficientes.

Referring to a video or a story that doesn't take much time.

I have seen short animations that are very entertaining.

He visto cortas animaciones que son muy divertidas.

From Latin 'cŏrtis', meaning short or reduced.

to be short

To have a brief duration.

ser cortas

short and to the point

To express oneself in a concise and direct manner.

cortas y al pie

short-sleeved

Referring to clothing items with short sleeves.

cortas de manga

short

Having little length or duration.

corto

short (feminine)

Singular form of 'shorts'.

corta

shortness

The quality of being short or brief.

cortabilidad

Short in the sense of something that ends quickly.

The party was very short, we were left wanting more.

La fiesta fue muy corta, nos quedamos con ganas de más.

Used to describe something that is direct or sincere.

I like his style, he always gets to the point and doesn't beat around the bush.

Me gusta su estilo, siempre va al grano y no hace cortas.