How is the word acortar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Curtail
verb

Reducir o limitar algo, sobre todo en extensión o duración.

To reduce or limit something, especially in extent or duration.

Examples with “acortar”

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  • Decidieron acortar la reunión para ahorrar tiempo. — They decided to curtail the meeting to save time.

  • ¿Podemos recortar los gastos este mes? — Can we curtail the expenses this month?

  • Limita tus comentarios para que sea breve, por favor. — Please curtail your comments to keep it brief.

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