This is the 10529th most frequent Spanish word.
cortó
"Cortó" means "he/she/it cut" or "you (formal) cut" in the past tense.
In this sentence, 'cortó' is used as the past tense of 'cortar' (to cut), indicating an action where a physical object was separated or shortened with a tool or similar means.
Ella cortó la cuerda del columpio.
She cut the swing's rope.
Here, 'cortó' metaphorically expresses an interruption rather than a physical cutting, demonstrating its use for abstract or emotional contexts.
Su discurso cortó mis pensamientos.
Her speech interrupted my thoughts.
In this instance, 'cortó' is describing the sensation of sharpness caused by the wind, showing the figurative usage of the verb related to sensory perception.