corté
/kor-TAY/
I cut
The word 'corté' describes the action of cutting something, like paper.
corté(verb)
I cut
?physical action in the past
I sliced
?food preparation
,I mowed
?cutting grass
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Spotting the Past Tense
When you see an -ar verb end in -é with an accent, it means 'I did it' in the past. It shifts the stress to the end of the word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget the Accent!
Mistake: "corte"
Correction: corté
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive Use
If you accidentally cut yourself, remember to use 'me' before 'corté' (Me corté) to show the action happened to you.
In a figurative sense, 'corté' can mean cutting off a connection or relationship.
corté(verb)
I cut off
?interrupting a relationship or communication
I hung up
?ending a phone call
,I stopped
?halting a habit or flow
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Breaking up
To say 'I broke up with someone', use 'corté con' followed by the person's name.
🔄 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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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.