Cortável

Cortável is the Portuguese adjective that means capable of being cut. It is formed from the verb cortar with the suffix -ável, which expresses potential or capability. The term is mainly used in technical or specialized contexts to describe a material, substance, or object that can be cut by appropriate tools under standard conditions.

In materials science, construction, and related fields, cortável refers to the ease with which a material can be cut, often linked to properties such as hardness, toughness, and grain structure. It is commonly applied to woods, plastics, metals, and composites to indicate what tools, speeds, or blade wear might be involved in the cutting process. In practical settings, labeling a material as cortável helps guide manufacturing decisions, such as selecting appropriate equipment and estimating processing time.

Related terminology includes cortabilidade, the noun form describing the property of being cortável. In everyday Portuguese, speakers may also express the idea with phrases like “passível de corte” or “facilmente cortável,” depending on the context and regional usage. The precise use of cortável can vary by discipline and locale, and in some contexts, more explicit descriptions of cutability or machinability are preferred.