ser cortado; estar cortado; ficar cortado
1. to have a wound or separation made by a sharp instrument
His hand was cut by the broken glass.
A mão dele foi cortada pelo vidro quebrado.
2. to be reduced in size, amount, or duration
The budget was cut by 20 percent.
O orçamento foi cortado em 20 por cento.
3. to be excluded or removed from a group or team
He was cut from the football team.
Ele foi cortado do time de futebol.
4. to be interrupted or disconnected
The phone call was cut off.
A chamada telefônica foi cortada.
5. to be shaped or formed by cutting
The diamond was cut into a perfect shape.
O diamante foi cortado em um formato perfeito.
In Brazil, 'ser cortado' is widely used in sports contexts (especially football/soccer) to indicate removal from a team. In business and government, 'cortes orçamentários' (budget cuts) is a common phrase. The expression carries neutrality in factual contexts but can imply harsh treatment when referring to people being excluded.
NYC Slang
cut; get cut; whacked (in sports context, meaning removed from team)
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