corto
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “corto” mean in English?
short
Example sentences
Es un libro corto.
It's a short book.
El viaje es corto.
The trip is short.
Tiene el pelo corto.
She has short hair.
How to use it
Corto means 'short' (length, duration). Agrees: corto/-a/-os/-as. Distinct from bajo (short in height for people).
Common mistake
Corto = short in length / duration. Bajo = short in height (people). Don't confuse: 'mi hermano es bajo' (my brother is short - height); 'el libro es corto' (the book is short - length).