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/Sounds like "kohr" (as in "coat") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

In Argentina, to stop doing something or cut out a behavior. "Cortala" is the direct, firm way to tell someone to quit a topic, a noise, or an attitude. Stronger than "please stop" but less aggressive than an insult.

Examples

Cortala con ese tema, ya lo hablamos mil veces.

Drop that topic already, we've talked about it a thousand times.

¡Córtenla con el ruido que estoy intentando dormir!

Cut it out with the noise, I'm trying to sleep!

Regional synonyms

A newbie, inexperienced player who doesn't know how to play well yet. Comes from the English 'newbie' and is used in gaming to call out someone with no experience or skill.