Corto (en. Short)

/ˈkoɾ.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has less length than usual.
The dress is short.
El vestido es corto.
That lasts a short time.
The movie was very short.
La película fue muy corta.
That is or is located in a small space.
The hallway is too short.
El pasillo es demasiado corto.

Etymology

From Latin 'cŏrpus', meaning 'body'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the short term
In the near future.
a corto plazo
short-sighted
That does not have a clear long-term vision.
corto de vista
short of money
That does not have enough money.
corto de dinero

Related Words

cut
Injury caused by a cut.
cortadura
to cut
To divide something into smaller parts.
cortar
courteous
That shows good manners.
cortés

Slang Meanings

To be short of money.
I'm short on money this week.
Ando corto esta semana.
To be angry or irritable.
I don’t know why he’s so short-tempered today.
No sé por qué está tan corto hoy.