curto — meaning in English

English meaning

• cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
• shorten verb To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.

Senses

curto is used for these senses in English:

• cut To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
• shorten (transitive) To make shorter; to abbreviate.

cut — full definition

1. verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
2. verb To reduce or remove part of something.
3. noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
4. noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
5. noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.

shorten — full definition

1. verb To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.
2. verb To become shorter.

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