Also means
cut off, blocked
Usage Note
Cortado is the past participle of cortar used as an adjective meaning 'cut' in general, but it is also a standalone noun for a small espresso 'cut' with a splash of milk — a very popular coffee order across Spain and Latin America. In an emotional sense, me quedé cortado means 'I was left speechless or embarrassed'. The feminine form is cortada.
Examples
"Me puse un cortado antes de salir."
Natural Translation
I had a cortado before leaving.
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