Apartándose (en. Moving away)
/apaɾˈtandose/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Moving towards a different place, distancing from someone or something.
She was distancing herself from the group to reflect.
Ella se estaba apartando del grupo para reflexionar.
Taking a pause or temporarily withdrawing from a situation.
He decided to distance himself from work for a while to take care of himself.
Decidió apartarse del trabajo por un tiempo para cuidarse.
Distancing oneself emotionally or physically from a person.
She is distancing herself from her friends because she needs time for herself.
Se está apartando de sus amigos porque necesita tiempo para sí misma.
Etymology
From the verb 'to distance oneself', which comes from the Latin 'apartare', formed by 'a' (away) and 'partire' (to divide).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to distance oneself from the routine
Taking a break from regular activities.
apartarse de la rutina
to distance oneself for a while
Temporarily withdrawing from a place or situation.
apartarse por un tiempo
not to distance oneself from the truth
Staying true to reality or honesty.
no apartarse de la verdad
Related Words
to separate
To separate or distance something from another.
apartar
to part
To stop being together or united.
separarse
to distance
To move away or become less close.
distanciarse
Slang Meanings
To step away from problems.
He is distancing himself from all drama.
Se está apartando de todo drama.
To disappear from sight.
After the conflict, he distanced himself from the party.
Después del conflicto, se apartó de la fiesta.
To take emotional distance.
She is distancing herself to avoid getting involved in gossip.
Está apartándose para no involucrarse en chismes.