Apartaba (en. Set aside)

/apaɾˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To separate or move something from a place or another thing.

She set aside the books that did not interest her.

Ella apartaba los libros que no le interesaban.

To allocate or reserve something for a specific use.

He set aside money each month for his trip.

Apartaba dinero cada mes para su viaje.

To neglect or disregard something.

He pushed aside his problems to focus on work.

Apartaba sus problemas para concentrarse en el trabajo.

From the verb apartar, which originates from the Latin 'apartare'.

avert one's gaze

To divert one's gaze from something being observed.

apartar la mirada

distance oneself from the norm

To move away from what is usual or expected.

apartarse de la norma

do not stray from me

To stay close to someone, not to separate.

no te apartes de mí

apartarse

To move away or distance oneself from something or someone.

apartarse

separate

To divide or cause something that was joined to no longer be so.

separar

assign

To allocate a resource or action for a specific purpose.

destinar

To distance oneself from problems.

He always steps aside when things get complicated.

Él siempre aparta cuando las cosas se complican.

To leave someone aside.

He was set apart from his group for being different.

Lo apartaron de su grupo por ser diferente.