Apartaos (en. Get out of the way)

/a.paɾ.ˈta.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates an order or suggestion for a group of people to move away or separate from a place or situation.
Step aside for a moment so the car can pass.
Apartaos un momento para que pase el coche.
Can be used in a context of evacuation or separation.
Step away from the line of fire.
Apartaos de la línea de fuego.
Can be used to ask people to maintain social distance.
Step aside a bit to keep the distance.
Apartaos un poco para mantener la distancia.

Etymology

From the verb 'step aside,' which comes from the Latin 'apartare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

step aside from there
indicates that someone should move away from a specific place.
apartaos de ahí
step aside, it's coming
warns that something is about to arrive and space is needed.
apartaos que viene
step aside for a moment
asks others to temporarily move away.
apartaos un momento

Related Words

apart
that is separated or distant from something.
apartado
to step away
to move away or distance oneself from something.
apartarse
separator
person or thing that separates or distances.
apartador

Slang Meanings

To pull away from a complicated situation.
When the chaos breaks out, I step aside.
Cuando se arma el desmadre, yo me aparto.
Not to get involved in a conflict.
If they fight, better to step away from them.
Si pelean, mejor apártalos.