What is the Spanish word for "cut"?

Learn how to say "cut" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cut

Spanish

cortar

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Alternative translations of "cut"

corte
recortar
reducir
herida

Examples of how to use "cut" in Spanish

English
She cut the cake into eight pieces.
Spanish
Ella cortó el pastel en ocho pedazos.
English
I cut the paper carefully.
Spanish
Yo corté el papel con cuidado.
English
She cut the cake yesterday.
Spanish
Ella cortó el pastel ayer.
English
They are cutting the grass now.
Spanish
Ellos están cortando la hierba ahora.
English
He has cut his finger again.
Spanish
Él se ha vuelto a cortar el dedo.

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She cut the cake into eight pieces.

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