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    Divide (en. Divide)

    /diˈβi.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To separate something into parts or sections.
    The teacher decided to divide the class into small groups.
    El maestro decidió dividir la clase en grupos pequeños.
    To perform a mathematical division.
    To solve the operation, you must first divide 30 by 5.
    Para resolver la operación, primero debes dividir 30 entre 5.
    To cause separation or disagreement among people or groups.
    Different opinions can divide the community.
    Las opiniones diferentes pueden dividir a la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dividere', which means 'to part' or 'to separate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    divide and conquer
    Strategy that suggests separating adversaries to facilitate victory.
    dividir y vencer
    divide the opinion
    Generate different viewpoints on a topic.
    dividir la opinión
    divide the task
    Assign different parts of a task among several people.
    dividir la tarea

    Related Words

    difference
    Inequality or distinction between two or more things.
    diferencia
    partition
    The act of dividing something into parts.
    partición
    section
    A part of a whole.
    sección

    Slang Meanings

    To separate people in a group for fun.
    That party always divides people between those who come and those who don't.
    Esa fiesta siempre divide a la gente entre los que vienen y los que no.
    To break something into parts to facilitate its handling.
    We need to divide this cake into smaller portions.
    Necesitamos dividir este pastel en porciones más pequeñas.