Aparta (en. Set aside)

/aˈparta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To separate or distance something from another thing.

The teacher separates the main ideas from the class.

El profesor aparta las ideas principales de la clase.

To distinguish or differentiate something within a group.

She categorizes her work into different groups.

Ella aparta sus trabajos en categorías diferentes.

To divert or remove someone from a place or situation.

The guard keeps onlookers away from the entrance.

El guardia aparta a los curiosos de la entrada.

From the Latin 'apartare', meaning 'to separate'.

to depart from the norm

To deviate from habitual or expected behavior.

apartarse de la norma

to step aside for a moment

To take a break or step away temporarily from a situation.

apartarse un momento

to step off the path

To let others pass or move forward without interference.

apartarse del camino

separated

That is at a certain distance or not connected.

separado

distinction

The action of separating or differentiating between things.

distinción

division

The act of dividing or separating into parts.

división

To distance oneself from problems

He stepped away from the party because there was too much tension.

Él se apartó de la fiesta porque había mucha tensión.

To keep a distance from complicated situations

I decided to step away from that discussion.

Decidí apartarme de esa discusión.