acortar
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to shorten
Si quieres acortar tu viaje al trabajo, no uses el metro durante la hora pico.If you want to shorten your commute, don't use the metro during rush hour.
El marinero acortó la soga con un cuchillo.The sailor shortened the rope with a knife.
b. to reduce
El tren de alta velocidad acortará el viaje entre las dos ciudades.The high-speed train will reduce the traveling time between the two cities.
c. to cut short (a trip, vacation or speech)
Acorté mi viaje porque tuve que regresar a casa por problemas personales.I cut short my trip because I had to return home due to personal problems.
a. to cut down
La introducción es muy larga. ¿Puedes acortarla?The introduction is too long. Can you cut it down?
3. (clothing)
a. to take up
El sastre acortó la falda cuatro centímetros.The tailor took the skirt up four centimeters.
b. to shorten
Me gustaría acortar el largo de esta camiseta.I'd like to shorten the length of this t-shirt.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to cut across
Acorta por el pueblo en lugar de bordearlo.Cut across the town instead of bypassing it.
b. to go through
Llegaremos a la cabaña más rápido si acortamos por el bosque.We'll get to the cabin quicker if we go through the forest.
acortarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to get shorter
Las listas de espera para cirugía de rutina se van acortando cada año.Waiting lists for routine operations are getting shorter every year.
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Conjugations
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