cortar en tiras
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. to cut into strips
Corta en tiras la carne y sálala antes de freírla.Cut the meat into strips and salt it before you fry it.
La maestra pidió a los niños que cortaran la hoja de papel en tiras y escribieran una palabra en cada una de ellas.The teacher asked the children to cut the sheet of paper into strips and write a word on each one.
b. to shred
Ahora ya solo nos queda cortar la lechuga en tiras y añadirla a la ensalada.Now all we have to do is shred the lettuce and add it to the salad.
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