This is the 6723rd most frequent Catalan word.
short
The Catalan word "short" does not exist; you may mean "curt," which means "short" in English.
Here, 'curt' describes the physical length of the pants, indicating they are too short in size.
El pantaló és massa curt per portar-lo.
The pants are too short to wear.
In this sentence, 'curt' pertains to the duration of the speech, implying it was brief or concise.
El seu discurs va ser molt curt però efectiu.
His speech was very short but effective.
The term 'curta' in this context metaphorically describes the limited extent of the teacher's patience, showing that it runs out quickly or is restricted in quantity.