cortaron
/kor-TAH-rohn/
they cut
The word 'cortaron' can mean 'they cut,' like cutting through paper.
cortaron(verb)
they cut
?physical objects or materials
,you all cut
?physical objects or materials (Latin America)
they chopped
?wood or vegetables
📝 In Action
Ellos cortaron el papel con tijeras.
A1They cut the paper with scissors.
¿Ustedes cortaron las verduras para la sopa?
A2Did you all cut the vegetables for the soup?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'They' Past Form
The ending '-aron' is used for group actions (they/you all) that happened and finished in the past for verbs ending in -ar.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'now' and 'then'
Mistake: "Using 'cortan' for the past."
Correction: Use 'cortaron' for the past and 'cortan' for the present. Remember: '-aron' sounds like 'ago'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Who are you talking to?
In Latin America, 'cortaron' is used for both 'they' and 'you all.' In Spain, it's mostly just 'they'.
The word 'cortaron' is also used when services like electricity are cut off.
cortaron(verb)
they cut off
?services like light, water, or phone
,they broke up
?ending a relationship
they hung up
?ending a phone call abruptly
📝 In Action
Ellos cortaron la luz porque no pagamos.
B1They cut off the electricity because we didn't pay.
Juan y María cortaron después de tres años.
B1Juan and María broke up after three years.
⭐ Usage Tips
Breaking Up
In Spanish, you don't always need to say 'with each other.' Just saying 'cortaron' implies the couple broke up.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cortaron
Question 1 of 1
Which of these means 'They cut the cake'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cortaron' always mean physical cutting?
No! It can also mean they broke up or they cut off a service like your internet or phone.
What is the difference between 'cortaron' and 'cortan'?
Cortaron is 'they cut' (past), while cortan is 'they cut' (present/now).