Translation of Italian word "corto" to English
corto
/ˈkor.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'corto' expresses 'short' (Short). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). A natural example is: 'Facciamo un corto tragitto a piedi fino alla stazione.' (Let's make a short walk to the station.).
🇬🇧 English
short
Example
Ha tagliato i capelli e ora li porta molto corti.
She cut her hair and now wears it very short.
Facciamo un corto tragitto a piedi fino alla stazione.
Let's make a short walk to the station.
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- Ha tagliato i capelli e ora li porta molto corti.— She cut her hair and now wears it very short.
- Facciamo un corto tragitto a piedi fino alla stazione.— Let's make a short walk to the station.
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What does the Italian word "corto" mean?▼
The Italian word "corto" means "short" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ha tagliato i capelli e ora li porta molto corti." (which translates as "She cut her hair and now wears it very short.").
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