Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cortar

verb
/ˈkɔː.tɑːr/
Definition
To cut; to separate by cutting.
Examples
  • Eu preciso cortar o papel em pequenas partes. (I need to cut the paper into small pieces.)
  • Ela sempre corta as unhas antes de um evento. (She always cuts her nails before an event.)
Meaning
The act of dividing something into parts or removing a piece by using a sharp object such as scissors, a knife, or another cutting tool.
Synonyms
  • dividir
  • separar
  • alisar