Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
recortar
Pronunciation
IPA/rekoɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcrop
Example
Voy a recortar la foto para quitar el borde.
I'm going to crop the photo to remove the border.
More examples
La tienda decidió recortar precios en la oferta.
The store decided to cut prices in the sale.
Core concept
Bar chart with one bar shortened to show a reduction.
Common phrases
recortar precios
cut prices
recortar la lista
shorten the list
recortar el pelo
trim the hair
Similar words
cortar: Cuts materials with a knife or scissors to separate pieces.
acortar: Shortens physical length or a time period.
reducir: Reduces quantity, size, or intensity.
ajustar: Adjusts position or dimensions so something fits or functions properly.
Definition in Spanish
Quitar partes sobrantes o disminuir la extensión o cantidad de algo, aplicable tanto a objetos físicos como a asuntos abstractos.
Word origin
Formed from re- plus cortar 'to cut', the word extends the notion of cutting to removing excess parts or reducing an amount or length.
Usage tips
- Recortar usually takes a direct object (recortar el presupuesto, recortar horas) and contrasts with cortar, which more often denotes a simple physical cut.