Cortar
Example: Voy a cortar las verduras para la cena.
Definition
"Cortar" means to cut something using a sharp tool, such as scissors or a knife. It involves dividing or separating an object into pieces, often by applying force to achieve a clean break or slice, as in "Voy a cortar las verduras para la cena."
Etymology
The word "cortar" comes from the Latin verb 'cortare,' which is a frequentative form of 'quartiāre,' meaning to cut into quarters. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean cutting generally. Did you know that the root is related to the English word 'court,' originally referring to an enclosed space, hinting at the idea of 'cutting off' or enclosing?
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"Cortar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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