recortar figuras
/rekoɾtaɾ fiɡuɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cut out shapes" is translated into Spanish as recortar figuras.
This phrase is used when describing the action of using scissors or a knife to remove specific forms from a piece of paper or fabric.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb recortar (to cut out/trim) and the noun figuras (shapes/figures).
Which one should you use?
While recortar figuras is very common, recortar formas is a synonymous way to express the same action.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to one specific shape, you use the singular recortar la figura instead of the plural recortar figuras.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoɾtaɾ fiɡuɾas/
Did you know?
- The verb recortar is used not only for paper but also to describe cutting a budget or reducing a price.
- In an artistic context, figuras can refer to the 'cut-out' silhouettes used in traditional shadow puppetry throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
- The word cortar is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'curt', which describes something shortened or abbreviated.
Examples in context
- Por favor, recorta las formas del papelPlease cut out the shapes from the paper
- Vamos a recortar figuras de animalesLet's cut out animal figures
- Es necesario cortar las formas con precisiónIt is necessary to cut the shapes with precision
- ¡Vamos a cortar formas para nuestro proyecto de arte!Let's cut out shapes for our art project!
- Recortemos las figuras de los personajes de nuestras películas favoritasLet's cut out figures of our favorite movie characters
- Recorta figuras de papel para la clase.Cut out paper shapes for the class.
- Tienes que recortar figuras de cartulina.You have to cut out shapes from cardboard.
- Ella va a recortar figuras para la manualidad.She is going to cut out shapes for the craft.
- ¿Podemos recortar figuras de este papel?Can we cut out shapes from this paper?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are preparing decorations for a birthday party.
- MaríaDaniel, necesito recortar figuras de colores.Daniel, I need to cut out colored shapes.
- DanielYo puedo ayudarte con eso, María.I can help you with that, María.
- MaríaGracias, ¿tienes unas tijeras para recortar figuras?Thanks, do you have some scissors to cut out shapes?
- DanielSí, las tengo aquí en la mesa.Yes, I have them here on the table.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
