cut corners

Aprende a pronunciar y usar de manera efectiva "cut corners" en inglés

cut·cor·ners

/kʌt ˈkɔːrnərz/

Traducción "cut corners" del inglés al español:

Cortar esquinas

Spanish
"Cortar esquinas" en sentido figurado implica tomar atajos en una tarea o proyecto para ahorrar tiempo o esfuerzo. Esta expresión sugiere que algunas etapas son omitidas deliberadamente, a menudo a expensas de la calidad o la integridad del resultado.
English
"Cut corners" is a commonly used idiom representing the deliberate act of avoiding certain steps or aspects of a task to expedite completion. This phrase is often used in a critical or cautionary context, suggesting that such shortcuts may compromise the quality, integrity, or safety of the outcome. It underscores the importance of thoroughness and adherence to established procedures.

cut corners ✂️📏

Populäre

To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, even if it's not the best.

To cut corners means to do something in a way that saves time, money, or effort, often at the expense of quality or safety. This involves taking shortcuts or skipping important steps, which can lead to problems later on.

Example use

  • on something
  • to save money
  • to save time
  • in order to

Synonyms

  • take shortcuts
  • do a rush job
  • do a slapdash job
  • skimp
  • scrimp
  • cheap out

Antonyms

  • do a thorough job
  • pay attention to detail
  • spare no expense
  • go the extra mile

Examples

    English

    They are always trying to cut corners with every new venture they start.

    Spanish

    Siempre están tratando de tomar atajos con cada nueva empresa que inician.

    English

    All too often, the place they cut corners—you guessed it—security.

    Spanish

    Con demasiada frecuencia, el lugar donde toman atajos —ya lo has adivinado— es la seguridad.

    English

    They cut corners left and right.

    Spanish

    Cortan esquinas a diestra y siniestra.

    English

    One area you shouldn't cut corners on is with the power supply.

    Spanish

    Un área en la que no debes escatimar gastos es en la fuente de alimentación.

    English

    If we cut corners like this, there could be issues down the line.

    Spanish

    Si tomamos atajos como este, podría haber problemas en el futuro.

    English

    Like they cut corners in some utility areas that I didn't really appreciate.

    Spanish

    Como si tomaran atajos en algunas áreas de servicios públicos que no me gustaban mucho.

    English

    He doesn't cut corners, well he does on suits.

    Spanish

    No toma atajos, bueno, lo hace con trajes.

    English

    Repairs are fast, and the process is easy, but we never cut corners.

    Spanish

    Las reparaciones son rápidas y el proceso es sencillo, pero nunca tomamos atajos.

    English

    If everyone else is going to cut corners, so can we.

    Spanish

    Si todos los demás van a tomar atajos, nosotros también podemos hacerlo.

    English

    And also, I just refuse to cut corners.

    Spanish

    Y además, simplemente me niego a tomar atajos.

    English

    Playing Sword and Shield, all I could see were the cut corners.

    Spanish

    Al jugar a Sword and Shield, todo lo que podía ver eran los atajos.

    English

    These are now cut corners.

    Spanish

    Ahora son atajos recortados.

    English

    Oh, he cut corners.

    Spanish

    Oh, tomó atajos.

    English

    For profit companies… they’ll cut corners and planes will crash.

    Spanish

    Las empresas con fines de lucro... tomarán atajos y los aviones se estrellarán.

    English

    If you want your seamless to last, you can’t cut corners on this one.

    Spanish

    Si quieres que tus costuras duren, no puedes escatimar gastos con esta.

    English

    The takeaway here is to never cut corners when it comes to chocolate.

    Spanish

    La conclusión aquí es no escatimar nunca atajos cuando se trata de chocolate.

    English

    You gotta hire people quickly, they cut corners.

    Spanish

    Tienes que contratar gente rápido, toman atajos.

    English

    Wendy’s Reply - We don’t cut corners.

    Spanish

    Respuesta de Wendy: No tomamos atajos.

    English

    I was, I didn't cut corners because one, I'm in Compton. I'm black.

    Spanish

    Fui, no tomé atajos porque, primero, estoy en Compton. Yo soy negro.

    English

    And new technology has typically meant new ways to cut corners.

    Spanish

    Y, por lo general, la nueva tecnología ha significado nuevas formas de tomar atajos.

    English

    But, sometimes manufacturers will cut corners to reduce costs.

    Spanish

    Sin embargo, a veces los fabricantes toman atajos para reducir los costos.

    English

    I am going to cut corners out of it.

    Spanish

    Voy a tomarle atajos.

    English

    They have to cut corners to get things to air on time.

    Spanish

    Tienen que tomar atajos para que las cosas salgan al aire a tiempo.

    English

    Despite SNK's struggles, it didn't cut corners when designing the Pocket Color.

    Spanish

    A pesar de las dificultades de SNK, no escatimó gastos a la hora de diseñar el Pocket Color.

    English

    "You are gonna cut corners, and you are gonna win.

    Spanish

    «Vas a tomar atajos y vas a ganar.

    English

    So a lot of Amish communities cut corners here and there when possible.

    Spanish

    Así que muchas comunidades amish toman atajos aquí y allá cuando es posible.

    English

    And sadly, those cut corners showed.

    Spanish

    Y, lamentablemente, esos recortes se notaron.

    English

    Not a man of -- a man who is willing to cut corners, I should say. -Yes.

    Spanish

    No es un hombre de... un hombre que esté dispuesto a tomar atajos, diría yo. -Sí.

    English

    He knew how to cut corners to make a budget work together.

    Spanish

    Sabía cómo tomar atajos para hacer que un presupuesto funcionara en conjunto.

    English

    Don’t cut corners on your sleep.

    Spanish

    No tomes atajos mientras duermes.

    • The construction company cut corners to save money, and now the building has problems.
    • She cut corners on her homework, and she got a bad grade.
    • He was tempted to cut corners, but he knew it was important to do the job right.
    • The construction company cut corners on materials, which led to the building being unsafe.
    • She cut corners on her homework by copying from her friend.
    • The restaurant cut corners by using cheap ingredients, and the food wasn't very good.
    • The construction company cut corners on materials, which led to problems later on.
    • She cut corners on her diet and didn't lose as much weight as she wanted.
    • It's important not to cut corners when it comes to safety.
    • I can't cut corners on this project; it needs to be perfect.
    • She was tempted to cut corners on her homework, but she knew she would regret it later.