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    Cortedad (en. Brevity)

    /kor-te-'ðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small distance or length.
    The shortness of the rope does not allow securing the object properly.
    La cortedad de la cuerda no permite amarrar adecuadamente el objeto.
    Inability to extend or develop.
    His shortness in speech made him seem less convincing.
    Su cortedad en el discurso lo hizo parecer menos convincente.
    Brevity in time or duration.
    The shortness of the meeting was unusual.
    La cortedad de la reunión fue inusual.

    Etymology

    It derives from the adjective 'short' and the suffix '-ness' which indicates quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    narrow-mindedness
    Lack of perspective or broad vision.
    cortedad de miras
    in the shortness
    In a limited or restricted state.
    en la cortedad
    to recognize the shortness
    To accept existing limitations.
    reconocer la cortedad

    Related Words

    short
    That has little length or duration.
    corto
    little short
    Diminutive form of short, similar to short but to a lesser degree.
    cortito
    cuts
    Actions that involve a cut; it can refer to brief or limited actions.
    cortes

    Slang Meanings

    Scarcity of time.
    I can't stay longer, I have a shortage of time.
    No puedo quedarme más, tengo cortedad de tiempo.
    Limitation in resources.
    The company faces a shortage of funds for new projects.
    La empresa enfrenta una cortedad de fondos para nuevos proyectos.