What is the Portuguese word for "short"?

Learn how to say "short" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

short

Portuguese

curta

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Examples of how to use "short" in Portuguese

English
This is a very short story.
Portuguese
Esta é uma história muito curta.
English
This skirt is too short for school.
Portuguese
Esta saia é muito curta para a escola.
English
He gave a short, polite reply.
Portuguese
Ele deu uma resposta curta e educada.
English
Keep the meeting short, please.
Portuguese
Por favor, mantenha a reunião curta.
English
My vacation was short but sweet.
Portuguese
Minhas férias foram curtas, mas agradáveis.
English
She has short black hair.
Portuguese
Ela tem cabelo preto e curto.

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This is a very short story.

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