No. 853 in Spanish

corte

The Spanish word "corte" can mean "court," "cut," or "edge," depending on the context.

In a sentence

Hay un corte de luz en la ciudad esta tarde.
There is a power outage in the city this afternoon.
Here, 'corte' refers to an interruption in the supply of electricity, showcasing its use as a noun to mean outage.
El sastre hará un corte preciso en la tela para el traje.
The tailor will make a precise cut in the fabric for the suit.
'Corte' in this context refers to a cut or the act of cutting material, indicating its usage as a noun referring to an incision or separation.
El rey celebró una reunión en su corte.
The king held a meeting at his court.
In this sentence, 'corte' represents the royal court, illustrating its usage as a noun referring to a royal establishment or court assembly.

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