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to cut down
01
cortar
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
separable
partícula
down
verbo base
cut
presente
cut down
3.ª persona singular
cuts down
participio presente
cutting down
pretérito simple
cut down
participio pasado
cut down
Ejemplos
The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
Los leñadores tuvieron que talaron el viejo roble para despejar espacio para el nuevo proyecto de construcción.
1.1
cortar, podar
to use a blade or mower to trim or reduce the height of something, typically plants, grass, or vegetation
Transitive: to cut down grass or vegetation
Ejemplos
The gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
El jardinero tuvo que cortar el pasto alto en el patio trasero para mantener una apariencia ordenada.
02
reducir
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Ejemplos
In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.
En un esfuerzo por reducir gastos, la empresa tuvo que reducir su fuerza laboral.
03
interceptar, bloquear
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Ejemplos
The defender managed to cut down the striker before he could reach the goal.
El defensor logró cortar al delantero antes de que pudiera llegar a la portería.
04
derribar, taladrar
to cause something to fall by delivering a forceful blow, typically with the intent of bringing it to the ground
Transitive: to cut down sb/sth
Ejemplos
The storm's powerful winds threatened to cut down utility poles lining the street.
Los fuertes vientos de la tormenta amenazaban con derribar los postes de servicios públicos que bordeaban la calle.
05
reducir, disminuir
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Ejemplos
Concerned about cholesterol levels, she decided to cut down on her intake of fatty foods.
Preocupada por sus niveles de colesterol, decidió reducir su consumo de alimentos grasos.
