cortadora (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Cortadora is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/kɔr.ta.ˈða.ɾa/

Translation Options into English

• Cutter
• Trimmer
• Shearer
• Mower

Meaning and Usage

The word cortadora refers to a tool or machine that cuts or trims materials, such as paper, fabric, grass, etc. It can be used in various contexts, including woodworking, gardening, and textile industries. The term is relatively common in both written and oral speech, particularly in technical or specialized fields.

Example Sentences

1. La cortadora de césped necesita una revisión antes de la temporada de verano.

2. The lawn mower needs a check-up before the summer season.

3. Utilizamos una cortadora de papel para hacer las tarjetas de invitación.

4. We use a paper cutter to make the invitation cards.

5. La nueva cortadora de telas ha mejorado nuestra producción en la fábrica.

6. The new fabric cutter has improved our production in the factory.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "cortadora" itself isn't typically featured in set idiomatic expressions, its components and related terms can be involved. Here are a few phrases that incorporate similar cutting-related terms:

1. Cortar por lo sano.
2. To cut to the quick.

3. A veces es necesario cortar por lo sano en una relación tóxica.

   • Sometimes it is necessary to cut to the quick in a toxic relationship.

4. Cortar el hilo.

5. To cut the thread.

6. Nunca es fácil cortar el hilo que une a amigos de toda la vida.

   • It is never easy to cut the thread that ties lifelong friends.

7. Cortar en seco.

8. To cut abruptly.
9. Decidió cortar en seco la conversación cuando notó que no le estaba escuchando.
   • He decided to cut abruptly the conversation when he noticed she wasn't listening.

Etymology

The word cortadora originates from the verb cortar, which means "to cut," with the suffix -adora indicating an agent or tool that performs the action. This formation is commonly seen in Spanish to create nouns from verbs, especially in mechanical or instrumental contexts.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms - Hacha (axe) - Tijeras (scissors) - Podadora (pruner)

Antonyms - Pegamento (glue) - Unión (union) - Conector (connector)