What is the Spanish word for "shorten"?

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

English

shorten

Spanish

acortar

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "shorten"

reducir
abreviar
disminuir

Examples of how to use "shorten" in Spanish

English
Can you shorten these pants for me?
Spanish
¿Puedes acortar estos pantalones para mí?
English
I shorten this rope every week.
Spanish
Acorto esta cuerda cada semana.
English
She shortened her speech yesterday.
Spanish
Ella acortó su discurso ayer.
English
They are shortening the meeting now.
Spanish
Están acortando la reunión ahora.
English
We have shortened the recipe already.
Spanish
Ya hemos acortado la receta.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "shorten" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
Can you shorten these pants for me?

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "shorten"? | Habladoo