What is the Spanish word for "short"?

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

English

short

Spanish

corto

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Alternative translations of "short"

bajo
breve
escaso
deficiente

Examples of how to use "short" in Spanish

English
This is a very short story.
Spanish
Esta es una historia muy corta.
English
This skirt is too short for school.
Spanish
Esta falda es demasiado corta para la escuela.
English
He gave a short, polite reply.
Spanish
Él dio una respuesta corta y educada.
English
Keep the meeting short, please.
Spanish
Por favor, mantén la reunión corta.
English
My vacation was short but sweet.
Spanish
Mis vacaciones fueron cortas pero agradables.

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This is a very short story.

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