The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Cortar is used to give direct orders or instructions to cut something, for example Corta el papel. (Cut the paper.)

Cortar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cortar (to cut) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Cortar generally means to cut or sever something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To cut or sever: The most literal meaning, for example, ¡Corta el cable! (Cut the cable!)

To stop or interrupt: Used figuratively, for example, ¡Corta ya! (Stop it/Cut it out!)

To end a relationship: In a colloquial sense, for example, ¡Córtala con él! (Break up with him!)

To leave or go away: In a slang usage, for example, ¡Córtala y vete! (Just leave/Get out of here!)

To stop talking: In an impolite way, for example, ¡Corta el rollo! (Stop rambling/talking nonsense!)

Examples

Examples of Cortar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Corta el césped antes de que llueva! (Mow the lawn before it rains!)

Para hacer una ensalada, corta las verduras en rodajas. (To make a salad, slice the vegetables.)

Antes de salir de viaje, cortemos las puntas del cabello. (Before going on the trip, let’s trim our hair.)

Oye amigo, cortad esa música tan fuerte por favor. (Hey friend, turn that loud music down please.)

Señores, corten las ramas que sobresalen de la cerca. (Gentlemen, trim the branches sticking out from the fence.)

Para hacer papel picado, corta las tiras de papel con mucho cuidado. (To make paper banners, carefully cut the paper strips.)

¡Corta la cuerda para que el globo se eleve! (Cut the rope so the balloon can rise!)

Compañeros, cortemos el pasto del campo de fútbol antes del partido. (Teammates, let’s mow the soccer field before the game.)

Oigan chicos, cortad esas bromas pesadas por favor. (Hey guys, cut out those mean jokes please.)

Damas y caballeros, corten la fila por aquí para abordar el avión. (Ladies and gentlemen, cut the line here to board the plane.)

Amor, corta las puntas de mi cabello antes de la boda. (Love, trim the ends of my hair before the wedding.)

Equipo, cortemos camino a través de la selva con mucho cuidado. (Team, let’s cut our way through the jungle very carefully.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cortar (to cut) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.