No. 2,860 in Spanish
recorte
"Recorte" means "cut," "reduction," or "trim," often referring to budget cuts or adjustments.
In a sentence
He hecho un recorte en el papel para decorar la tarjeta.
I made a cut in the paper to decorate the card.
In this sentence, 'recorte' refers to a physical cut or trimming of paper for artistic or decorative purposes.
El gobierno anunció un recorte en el presupuesto de educación.
The government announced a cut in the education budget.
Here, 'recorte' is used metaphorically to describe a reduction in funding or allocation, specifically within a governmental or institutional context.
Mira este recorte de periódico sobre la exposición.
Look at this newspaper clipping about the exhibition.
'Recorte' in this usage is synonymous with a piece of text physically cut from a newspaper or magazine, often used in a literal media or documentation context.
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