cortedad

la cortedad
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. shortness
La cortedad de su discurso contribuyó a su contundencia.The shortness of his speech contributed to its force.
b. brevity
El público salió decepcionado por la cortedad de la actuación.The audience left disappointed at the brevity of the performance.
a. shyness
Empezó a beber alcohol socialmente para que lo ayudara a superar su cortedad, pero terminó siendo alcohólico.He started drinking socially to help him overcome his shyness, but he ended up an alcoholic.
b. bashfulness
Fernando es un niño inteligente, pero su cortedad le impide desplegar su inteligencia.Fernando is a smart boy, but his bashfulness prevents him from displaying his intelligence.
a. dearth
Los malos hábitos de alimentación pueden llevar a una cortedad de vitaminas.Poor eating habits may lead to a dearth of vitamins.
b. lack
La fiscalía no pudo argumentar un caso debido a la cortedad de pruebas.The prosecution could not build a case due to a lack of evidence.
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