corté
“corté” means “I cut” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I cut
Also: I sliced, I mowed
📝 In Action
Me corté el dedo con el papel.
A1I cut my finger with the paper.
Corté el césped ayer por la tarde.
A2I mowed the lawn yesterday afternoon.
Corté la cebolla en trozos muy pequeños.
B1I chopped the onion into very small pieces.
I cut off
Also: I hung up, I stopped
📝 In Action
Corté con mi novio la semana pasada.
B1I broke up with my boyfriend last week.
Corté la llamada porque no se oía bien.
A2I hung up/cut the call because I couldn't hear well.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: corté
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I cut the paper' (yesterday)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'curtare', which means 'to shorten' or 'to cut small'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'corté' and 'corte'?
'Corté' (with an accent) means 'I cut' in the past. 'Corte' (no accent) usually means 'a cut' (noun) or is used for 'he/she cuts' in special situations like giving commands or expressing wishes.
Is 'corté' irregular?
No, it is a perfectly regular -ar verb. It follows the standard pattern for all regular verbs in the past tense 'I' form.