verb
recortar
crop
Definition & meaning
The verb recortar has several meanings in Spanish:
- To trim or cut out: The act of cutting the edges or contours of an object, paper, or material to give it a specific shape or size. This is commonly used when cutting shapes out of paper or trimming the edges of a photograph.
- To reduce or cut down: It is used metaphorically to refer to the reduction of something, such as expenses, budgets, rights, or distances.
- To stand out: In a descriptive sense, it refers to when an object or figure stands out clearly against a background, often due to a contrast in color or light (e.g., "la montaña se recorta contra el cielo").
- In sports: It refers to the action of making a sudden movement to change direction and evade an opponent, commonly used in soccer.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a regular transitive verb ending in -ar.
Word origin: It is a compound word formed by the prefix re- (which in this case serves to intensify the action or indicate a repeated or complete action) and the verb cortar . Therefore, it literally means "to cut again" or "to cut thoroughly."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Abreviar : To shorten or abbreviate.
- Recelar : In some contexts related to reduction or limitation.
- Perfilarse : To outline or stand out against a background.
- Reducir : To reduce, especially regarding budget or size.
- Cercenar : To cut off or truncate.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Quiero recortar algunas fotos para el álbum.verb
I want to crop some photos for the album.
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