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How do you say "to cut" in Mexican Spanish?
cortar
In Mexican Spanish, "to cut" is cortar.
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Pronunciation
kor-TAHR. Two syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Plural: cortan. Past: corté, cortó. Also means 'to hang up' (as in ending a phone call).
Example sentence
Corto el pan con un cuchillo afilado.
I cut the bread with a sharp knife.
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How to remember cortar
Cortar contains 'corte' (court). A court cuts through arguments to reach a decision. Cutting separates things.
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Questions about cortar
How do you say "to cut" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to cut" is cortar. It is a noun.
How is cortar written in Mexican Spanish?
cortar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is cortar used in a sentence?
Use cortar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Corto el pan con un cuchillo afilado. (I cut the bread with a sharp knife.).
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