← Back to Fala2Me

slit

[/slɪt/]
noun/verbpl: slits
fenda, abertura, corte
1. A long, narrow opening or cut
There was a slit in the envelope.
Havia uma fenda no envelope.
2. To cut a long, narrow opening in something
She slit the fabric with scissors.
Ela cortou o tecido com tesoura.
3. A narrow opening between eyelids or other surfaces
He peered through a slit in the curtains.
Ele espiou por uma abertura nas cortinas.
4. To make a long, thin cut, especially in a threatening manner
The knife slit through the paper.
A faca cortou através do papel.
Synonyms
cutopeningcrackslashgash

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fenda, abertura, corte
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
fenda, abertura, corte
Consistent with European Portuguese
General Brazilian
rasgão (for a larger cut)
Alternative for larger openings

Related Idioms & Phrases

slit one's wrists (harm oneself)
a slit in the dress (fashion reference)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →