cortada

la cortada(
kohr
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tah
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dah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (wound)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. cut
La cortada que Mario tenía en la mejilla le dejó una cicatriz.The cut Mario had on his cheek left a scar.
a. slice
Pon una cortada de jamón y otra de queso encima de cada milanesa.Put a slice of ham and another of cheese on top of each cutlet.
3. (alternate route)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
(Bolivia)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
(River Plate)
a. shortcut
Ahorramos mucho tiempo yendo por la cortada que me sugeriste.We saved a lot of time going via the shortcut you suggested.
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