Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cortadura
noun
/kɔr.tɪˈjʊ.ɹə/
Definition
A cut or incision made on a surface, often referring to a wound or a cut in a material.
Examples
- She had a small cortadura on her finger from the paper.
- The cortadura in the fabric was visible after the accident.
- He cleaned the cortadura on his arm and applied a bandage.
Meaning
In a medical context, ‘cortadura’ describes a cut inflicted on the skin, while in a broader context, it refers to any slicing or cutting action on various surfaces.
Synonyms
- cut
- incision
- wound
- slit