This is the 9650th most frequent Portuguese word.
cortam
"Cortam" means "they cut."
Here, 'cortam' is used in the third person plural present tense to indicate the action of cutting, specifically performed by the subject 'workers'.
Os trabalhadores cortam a madeira com precisão.
The workers cut the wood with precision.
In this sentence, 'cortam' acts in the third person plural present tense describing the quality or functionality of the scissors.
As tesouras que eles usam cortam muito bem.
The scissors they use cut very well.
Here, 'cortam' illustrates an action occurring as a direct cause of interaction, highlighting the effect.