Apartados (en. Sections)
/apaɾˈtaðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Section or part that is reserved or removed from the common.
The sections of the document are essential for understanding its content.
Los apartados del documento son esenciales para entender su contenido.
A limited space or area for a specific purpose.
In the park, there are areas set aside for picnicking.
En el parque hay apartados para hacer picnic.
adjective
That has been separated or designated for something.
The reserved books can be found on the shelf.
Los libros apartados se encuentran en la estantería.
That is considered outside the general or usual.
The author addresses topics that are removed from everyday reality.
El autor aborda temas apartados de la realidad cotidiana.
Etymology
From the verb 'apartarse', which comes from the Latin 'apartare', meaning to separate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
detached from reality
Refers to situations or attitudes that are not in tune with what happens in the real world.
apartados de la realidad
set aside for a time
Refers to something that has been temporarily set aside.
apartados por un tiempo
Related Words
apartamiento
The act of separating or setting apart.
apartamiento
apartado
A specifically separated place for a purpose.
apartado
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who isolates themselves socially.
Since he changed jobs, he has become very isolated.
Desde que cambió de trabajo, se ha vuelto muy apartado.
Used to describe something that is outdated or forgotten.
That style of music is set aside in time.
Ese estilo de música está apartado en el tiempo.