short in Portuguese
short in Portuguese is curto, baixo, breve — short means not long in length, distance, or duration.
short in Portuguese
curto
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
baixo
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
curto
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
curto
Having little duration.
breve
Having little duration.
abreviação (de)
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
curto-circuitar
What does "short" mean?
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adjective Not long in length, distance, or duration.
"It was a short walk to the station."
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adjective Of a person, not tall.
"He was short compared to his older brother."
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adjective Curt or abrupt in manner.
"She was a bit short with me on the phone."
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adjective Lacking enough of something, especially money.
"We're short on staff this week."
short in a sentence
- It was a short walk to the station.
- We only have a short time before the meeting.
- He was short compared to his older brother.
- She was a bit short with me on the phone.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "short" in Portuguese?
"short" in Portuguese is curto, baixo, breve. short means: Not long in length, distance, or duration.
How do you use "short" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a short walk to the station." In Portuguese, "short" is curto, baixo, breve.
Are there other ways to say "short" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "short": curto, baixo, breve, abreviação (de), curto-circuitar.
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