cut

The Spanish word 'cortar' translates to 'cut' in English. It is a verb used to refer to the action of removing or separating something by using a sharp tool, or to stop or interrupt a process or activity. It can be used in various contexts, such as cooking (cutting vegetables), art and craft (cutting paper), or technology (cutting electricity). The conjugation changes depending on the tense and the subject.

Example sentences using: cortar

Voy a cortar el papel con las tijeras.

I am going to cut the paper with the scissors.

In this phrase, the speaker is indicating their intention to use scissors to cut a piece of paper.

Ella necesita cortar las flores del jardín.

She needs to cut the flowers from the garden.

Here, the subject is expressing the necessity of cutting flowers that are growing in the garden.

El chef va a cortar la carne para la cena.

The chef is going to cut the meat for dinner.

This phrase describes a chef's action of preparing meat by cutting it in order to cook it for dinner.