This is the 1253rd most frequent Spanish word.
corta
"Corta" means "short" or "cuts" depending on context.
In this sentence, 'corta' is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb 'cortar', meaning 'to cut'.
Ella corta las verduras para cocinar.
She cuts the vegetables to cook.
Here, 'corta' is an adjective that means 'short', describing the length of the skirt.
La falda es muy corta para la ocasión.
The skirt is too short for the occasion.
In this usage, 'corta' is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb 'cortar', meaning 'to cut', but metaphorically used to describe the path going through an area.