What does "atajar" mean in English?

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Spanish

atajar

English

to cut off

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Alternative translations of "atajar"

to cut off
to take a shortcut
to intercept
to block
to stop

Examples of how to use "atajar" in Spanish

Spanish
Atajó por el campo para llegar antes.
English
He cut through the field to arrive earlier.
Spanish
Atajo por el parque todos los días
English
I take a shortcut through the park every day.
Spanish
Ayer atajé el balón en el partido
English
Yesterday, I caught the ball in the game.
Spanish
De niño atajaba caminos secretos
English
As a child, I used to take secret paths.
Spanish
Mañana atajaré por la esquina para llegar
English
Tomorrow, I will cut through the corner to arrive.

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Atajó por el campo para llegar antes.

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