This is the 3202nd most frequent Portuguese word.
cortou
"Cut" (past tense).
Usage of 'cortou' to describe the physical action of cutting something.
Ele cortou o papel com uma tesoura.
He cut the paper with scissors.
Usage of 'cortou' metaphorically to mean 'interrupted' or 'stopped'.
Ela cortou a conversa quando o assunto ficou desconfortável.
She interrupted the conversation when the topic became uncomfortable.
Usage of 'cortou' to metaphorically describe the action of crossing a line or boundary.