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encurta

[ẽ̃.kur.tɐ]
verb
shortens, shortens
1. Third person singular present tense of 'encurtar': to make shorter in length or duration
She shortens the hem of the dress.
Ela encurta a bainha do vestido.
2. To reduce the duration or distance of something
This route encurta the journey by 20 minutes.
Este caminho encurta a jornada em 20 minutos.
3. Imperative form (second person singular): shorten it!
Shorten that skirt!
Encurta essa saia!
Synonyms
abreviareduzdiminuiencurtaatalha
Antonyms
alongaestendeprorrogaamplia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encurta
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
encurta
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

encurtar a vida
encurtar caminhos
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