adjective/verb (past participle)masculinepl: encurtados
shortened, curtailed, cut short
1. Made shorter in length or duration
The curtains were shortened to fit the window.
As cortinas foram encurtadas para caber na janela.
2. Reduced or limited in scope or extent
The meeting was cut short due to urgent matters.
A reunião foi encurtada devido a assuntos urgentes.
3. Past participle of 'encurtar' (to shorten)
He shortened the rope for safety.
Ele encurtou a corda por segurança.
Related Idioms & Phrases
encurtar a distância (to close the gap)
encurtar o caminho (to take a shortcut)
vida encurtada (shortened life)
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