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