encurtei

[ẽ.kur.ˈtei]

verb

I shortened

1. First person singular preterite indicative of 'encurtar' - to make shorter or reduce in length

I shortened the dress for the event.

Encurtei o vestido para o evento.

2. To cut short or interrupt

I shortened my vacation due to work.

Encurtei minhas férias por causa do trabalho.

3. To reduce the duration of something

I shortened the meeting by 30 minutes.

Encurtei a reunião em 30 minutos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

encurtei

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

encurtei

Standard usage in European Portuguese

encurtar a vida

encurtar distâncias

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