cortada
“cortada” means “cut” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cut
Also: slash
📝 In Action
Lávate bien esa cortada en la mano.
A2Wash that cut on your hand well.
Me hice una cortada con el papel.
A2I got a paper cut.
shy
Also: broken up, cut
📝 In Action
Ella se sintió muy cortada cuando le pidieron hablar en público.
B1She felt very shy when they asked her to speak in public.
Tu voz se escucha cortada, no hay buena señal.
B1Your voice sounds broken up; there isn't a good signal.
La fruta ya está cortada sobre la mesa.
A1The fruit is already cut on the table.
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Quick Quiz: cortada
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking on the phone and the other person's voice keeps stopping and starting, how would you describe the audio?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'curtare', meaning to shorten or diminish.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cortada' mean the same thing as 'herida'?
Not exactly. 'Herida' is a general word for any wound (like a burn or a scrape), while 'cortada' specifically means a cut made by something sharp.
Can I use 'cortada' to describe a shy man?
No, for a man you must change the ending to 'o': 'Él está cortado'.