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    Cortos (en. Shorts)

    ˈkoɾtos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a shorter length than usual.
    The pants I bought are short.
    Los pantalones que compré son cortos.
    That lasts a short time.
    I received a short and direct message.
    Recibí un mensaje corto y directo.
    That is not extensive or deep in content.
    The article is short but informative.
    El artículo es corto pero informativo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cortus', which means 'cut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cut to the chase
    To make a drastic decision to solve a problem.
    cortar por lo sano
    short on brains
    Refers to someone who is not very intelligent or acts without thinking.
    corto de luces
    not short either
    Indicates that something should not be taken lightly just because it is not very large or long.
    tampoco es corto

    Related Words

    cut
    Action of cutting or the result of it.
    corte
    short
    Feminine form of short.
    corta
    curtain
    Fabric that covers or decorates a window.
    cortina

    Slang Meanings

    Broke
    They've been short on cash since they lost their job.
    Están cortos de pasta desde que perdieron el trabajo.
    Short on ideas
    The presentation was bad; they were short on ideas.
    La presentación fue mala, estaban cortos de idea.