Short

/ʃˈɔːt/

/ˈʃɔɹt/

Definición y Significado de "short"

short

ADJETIVO

corto

having a below-average distance between two points

corto

lasting for a brief time

bajo

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

insuficiente

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general

corto

lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total

corto

(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat

corto

(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects

corto

(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables

corto

selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price

Short

SUSTANTIVO

copita

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount

What is a "short"?

A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.

cortocircuito

the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base

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cortocircuito

the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field

cortocircuito

an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way

cortometraje

a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater

short

ADVERBIO

corto

in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise

corto

in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something

corto

used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale

corto

used to describe speaking or acting in a brief and blunt way that lacks politeness or consideration for others

corto

in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge

corto

in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something

to short

VERBO

poner en cortocircuito

to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction

poner en cortocircuito

to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally

Ejemplo

The dog's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.

The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.

The short distance between the museum and the hotel made it convenient for tourists to explore the city on foot.

The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.

They take short vacations now and then.

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