el corto
short · short film
Que tiene poca longitud, duración o tamaño.
The word "corto" in Spanish means "short." It is an adjective used to describe something that has a small length, duration, or is brief. For example:
- A short hair: "pelo corto"
- A short movie: "película corta"
- A short time: "tiempo corto"
Additionally, "corto" can be used in other contexts like short-sightedness ("visión corta") or as slang for someone who is not very smart ("ser corto").
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Examples
Mi hermano tiene el pelo corto.adjective
My brother has short hair.
El examen fue muy corto.adjective
The exam was very short.
Mi pantalón es corto.adjective
My pants are short.
Mi perro tiene el pelo corto.adjective
My dog has short hair.
El corto dura diez minutos.noun
The short film lasts ten minutes.
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