retallar

This is the 4764th most frequent Catalan word.


retallar

"Retallar" means "to trim" or "to cut off."


In this sentence, 'retallar' is used to mean physically cutting out something, such as photos from a magazine, indicating a manual removal or shaping of material.

Vaig retallar les fotografies de la revista.

I cut out the photos from the magazine.


Here, 'retallar' is applied metaphorically to describe reducing or decreasing an amount or allocation, such as a budget.

Han decidit retallar el pressupost dels viatges.

They have decided to cut the travel budget.


This usage of 'retallar' refers specifically to cutting material for crafting, focusing on shaping or designing it for creative purposes.

Li agrada retallar cartolines per a crear decoracions.

They enjoy trimming cardboard to create decorations.