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BrE /ˈʃɔː.tə/ AmE /ˈʃɔːr.tɚ/

adjective en → es

1 COMPARISON [comparative] A2

used to compare the length, height, or distance of something with another thing

más corto, más breve

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter route · the shorter version

  • This is a shorter route to the station.

    Esta es una ruta más corta hacia la estación.

2 TIME [comparative] B1

used to compare how long something lasts or takes

más breve, menos tiempo

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter meeting · the shorter period of time

  • The new process is much shorter.

    El nuevo proceso es mucho más corto.

3 HEIGHT [comparative] B1

used to compare the height of something or someone with another thing or person

más bajo, menos alto

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter player · the shorter tree

  • She is shorter than her sister.

    Ella es más baja que su hermana.

4 SIZE [comparative] B1

used to compare the size of something with another thing

más pequeño, menos grande

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter car · the shorter stick

  • This model is a bit shorter.

    Este modelo es un poco más pequeño.

5 DISTANCE [comparative] B1

used to compare the distance between two places or things

más cercano, menos lejos

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter journey · the shorter distance

  • The nearest hospital is only a short drive away.

    El hospital más cercano está a solo un corto trayecto en coche.

6 TEXT [comparative] B2

used to compare the length of written or spoken text

más breve, menos extenso

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter article · the shorter version of the story

  • The summary is much shorter.

    El resumen es mucho más breve.

7 DURATION [comparative] B2

used to compare the duration of an event or period

más corto, menos largo

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter holiday · the shorter time frame

  • The next vacation will be a bit shorter.

    La próxima vacación será un poco más corta.

8 AGE [comparative] C1

used to compare the age of something or someone with another thing or person

más joven, menos antiguo

  • shorter than

Collocations a shorter history · the shorter life span

  • This company is much younger.

    Esta empresa es mucho más joven.