cutting

• Describe algo afilado o que corta; también se usa en sentido figurado para comentarios hirientes o sarcásticos.

Describes something that is sharp, incisive, or capable of cutting; also used figuratively to describe remarks that are hurtful or sarcastic.

1. Harsh or hurtful speechB2formal

   Describing words or remarks that are sharp, critical, and likely to cause emotional pain.

   mordaz

   • Her cutting remark left him speechless.
   • He made a cutting comment about her work.
   • The critic's review was particularly cutting.

   Sinónimosacerbiccaustichurtfulmordantscathingsharpspitefultrenchantwounding

   Antónimoscomplimentarydiplomaticgentlekindmildpraisingsoothingtactful

2. Unpleasantly cold and dampB2formal

   Referring to weather or air that is bitterly cold and penetrating.

   Cortante (frío penetrante)

   • A cutting wind blew across the plains.
   • The morning air was cutting and damp.
   • They walked home in the cutting cold.

   Sinónimosbitterkeenpenetratingpiercingrawsharp

   Antónimosbalmygentlemildwarm

3. Painful like a sharp instrumentB2formal

   Describing a physical sensation that feels like being cut or pierced.

   punzante (como corte)

   • He felt a cutting pain in his side.
   • The cold water gave a cutting sensation to his skin.
   • A cutting ache shot through her knee.

   Sinónimoskeenlancinatingpiercingsharpstabbing

• Sustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo la selección y edición de escenas para una película, una parte de una planta extraída para reproducirla, la acción de dividir o acortar algo, o un recorte de una publicación.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the selection and assembly of scenes for a film, a piece removed from a plant for propagation, the act of dividing or shortening something, or an excerpt from a publication.

1. Film editingB2formalart

   The process of selecting and assembling scenes to create a finished film or video.

   Montaje cinematográfico

   • The cutting of the movie took several months.
   • She is an expert in film cutting and post-production.
   • The director oversaw the final cutting of the documentary.

   Sinónimosassemblyeditingfilm editingmontage

2. Plant propagationB1formalscientific

   A piece of a plant, such as a stem or leaf, removed to grow a new plant through rooting or grafting.

   Esqueje

   • He took a cutting from the rose bush to plant in his garden.
   • The gardener used a cutting to propagate the rare orchid.
   • Rooting hormone helps the cutting develop new roots.

   Sinónimosscionsetslip

3. Act of dividingA2formal

   The action of cutting something into separate parts.

   corte

   • The cutting of the cake was a highlight of the party.
   • Precise cutting is required for this woodworking project.
   • The cutting of the fabric must be done carefully.

   Sinónimosbisectioncleavagedivisionpartitionpartitioningseparationseveranceseveringsplitsplitting

   Antónimosbindingjoiningmerging

4. Separated pieceB1formal

   A piece that has been cut off from the main part of something.

   trozo cortado

   • She saved a cutting of the wallpaper for future repairs.
   • The chef discarded the vegetable cuttings.
   • A small cutting of the metal was analyzed in the lab.

   Sinónimoscutfragmentpieceportionscrapsectionsegmentslicesnippet

5. Newspaper excerptB1formal

   An article or clipping cut from a newspaper or magazine.

   Recorte de prensa

   • He kept a cutting from the local paper about the event.
   • The scrapbook was filled with cuttings from various magazines.
   • She showed me a cutting of the review from the newspaper.

   Sinónimosarticleclippingexcerptextractpiecesnippet

6. Shaping hard materialB2formaltechnical

   The process of removing parts from a hard material to create a desired pattern or shape.

   corte de material duro

   • The cutting of the stone required specialized tools.
   • Laser cutting is used for precise metal shaping.
   • The artist specialized in cutting intricate designs into glass.

   Sinónimoscarvingengraving

• Verbo que designa la acción de dividir o separar algo con un instrumento afilado, o de reducir algo en tamaño, cantidad o gasto.

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or separating something with a sharp tool, or reducing something in size or amount.

verbo irregular

1. Divide with a sharp toolA1formal

   To use a sharp tool like a knife or scissors to divide or separate something.

   cortar con herramienta afilada

   • She cut the paper with scissors.
   • He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
   • The chef cut the cake into slices.

   Sinónimoscarvecleavedissectincisesevershearslashslicesplit

2. Reduce or shortenB1formal

   To make something smaller in size, amount, or duration.

   reducir o acortar

   • The company cut costs to save money.
   • They cut the movie by 20 minutes.
   • She cut her hair short for summer.

   Sinónimosabbreviateabridgecurtaildecreasedocklessenpareprunereduceshortenslashtrimtruncate

   Antónimosexpandextendincreaselengthenprolongstretch

3. Stop or interruptB1informal

   To suddenly stop doing something or interrupt.

   cortar (interrumpir)

   • Cut the engine now!
   • He cut me off while I was speaking.
   • Let's cut the small talk and get to business.

   Sinónimosbreak offceasediscontinuehaltinterruptstopsuspend

   Antónimoscontinueresume

4. Miss or skipB2informal

   To not attend or participate in something.

   faltar, saltarse, no asistir

   • She cut class to go to the beach.
   • He cut the meeting short because of another appointment.
   • They cut the party early due to the weather.

   Sinónimosbunkditchskipskive

   Antónimosattendparticipate

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