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short Meaning in Spanish (short significado en español)

corto, breve
corto in English:short
Phonetic:ˈkor.to
Plural: shorts
Gender:Masculino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de short en español es corto, breve. (Que mide una distancia pequeña de un extremo a otro o de arriba abajo, especialmente en referencia a la longitud o la altura.)

Definitions of Short

  1. 1
    adjective
    corto

    Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom, especially in reference to length or height.

    Que mide una distancia pequeña de un extremo a otro o de arriba abajo, especialmente en referencia a la longitud o la altura.

  2. 2
    adjective
    corto

    Lasting for a small duration of time; not prolonged.

    Que dura un corto período de tiempo; no prolongado.

  3. 3
    adjective
    breve

    Using few words or lasting for a brief period, often in an abrupt or concise manner.

    Que usa pocas palabras o dura un breve período, a menudo de manera abrupta o concisa.

Example Sentences

casual

“She has very short hair.”

Ella tiene el pelo muy corto.

casual

“The meeting was surprisingly short.”

La reunión fue sorprendentemente corta.

casual

“He gave a short, sharp answer.”

Él dio una respuesta corta y tajante.

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Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

pequeñobreveescaso

In English:

briefpetitecompactstumpy

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

largoaltoprolongado

Inflected Word Forms

nounshortness
adverbshortly
comparativeshorter
superlativeshortest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in shortidiom

Briefly; to sum up.

run shortphrasal_verb

To not have enough of something; to be about to run out.

fall shortphrasal_verb

To fail to reach an expected standard or level.