Usages of cortar
Corto las verduras con un cuchillo afilado antes de mezclar todos los ingredientes.
I cut the vegetables with a sharp knife before mixing all the ingredients.
Corto las flores en el jardín.
I cut the flowers in the garden.
Mañana tengo cita en la peluquería porque la peluquera quiere cortarme un poco el pelo.
Tomorrow I have an appointment at the hairdresser’s because the hairdresser wants to cut my hair a little.
No hace falta que vayas a la peluquería hoy; la peluquera puede cortarte el pelo mañana por la tarde.
You do not need to go to the hairdresser’s today; the hairdresser can cut your hair tomorrow afternoon.
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