Spanish Word · Intermediate
cercenar
to curtail, cut, sever, cut short
Pronunciation: /θeɾθeˈnaɾ/
Meaning
to curtail, cut, sever, cut short
Example
Prosperidad muy aprisa, atropellándose unas a otras las felicidades, siempre fue sospechosa; porque suele la fortuna cercenar del tiempo lo que acumula del favor.
Quick prosperity, with joyous moments tripping over each other, was always suspicious; because fortune tends to cut off from time what it accumulates from favor.
Practice tips
- Practice cercenar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.