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¡"Córtala"!

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I was watching a movie from Chile which a pen-pal sent me. ("Sexo con Amor", it's very funny!).

One character said to another, in response to his shouting at her: ¡Córtala! (Stop it!).

I wonder why "la" is the suffix here, instead of "lo", as in "olvídalo"/"déjalo"?

Many thanks.

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updated Apr 5, 2011
posted by Sheily

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We use that in Argentina, an I can't think on a reason why, but it's always used with "la" at the end, regardless of the context. It's just the way it is.

updated Apr 5, 2011
posted by 00e657d4
Thanks! That's interesting! - Sheily, Apr 5, 2011
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That's interesting Guillermo, I would've thought the article would match the object. smile I love learning new things. I'm also assuming (I know be careful) that this word is used as a "cut it out!!!" reference. A little more forceful in nature (not aggressive but just hey cut the crap man). I like the word and the post. Way to work!! wink

updated Apr 4, 2011
posted by Jason7R
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Based on my observations, it usually has to do with the context. Maybe what ever the person was doing (like the action was a feminine word), or maybe since it was a female. Anyways, I'm sure a native will soon answer. This is my observations and two cents, hope it helps, and i'm just as eager as you to see the right answer. wink

updated Apr 4, 2011
edited by DJ_Huero
posted by DJ_Huero