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How to Say Short in Spanish
To say “short” in Spanish, you’ll want to use “corto” (masculine) or “corta” (feminine.) As with many adjectives, you have a few other options. “Breve” is typically used when referring to something that is short, brief, or terse. You’ll also hear “poco” in conversation. It is typically used to mean lesser, a small amount, or shallow. Here are a few examples.
Escribió un relato corto. / He wrote a short story.
Tendremos una breve reunión ejecutiva. / We’ll have a short executive meeting.
La comida estará lista en poco tiempo. / The food will be ready shortly.
Getting comfortable with an adjective that has several Spanish options can take some time. But remember, you don’t have to tackle them all at once. As you move forward on your language journey, you’ll learn to distinguish the exact meaning of the word through the context of the sentence.
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It’s worth noting that Spanish does have some pronunciation distinctions that can make it a challenge for language learners. As one example, the letter r is pronounced differently and takes some practise for most new learners. This distinct sound is formed by tapping the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth, about a third of the way back in the mouth. Some Spanish language experts suggest new learners practise making the “tt” sound, as it sounds in the English word butter.
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