Dividida (en. Divided)

/di.βiˈðiða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of being separated or fragmented.
Opinion is divided between the two candidates.
La opinión está dividida entre los dos candidatos.
Section or part of a whole that is separated.
The pizza is divided into eight slices.
La pizza está dividida en ocho porciones.

Etymology

From the verb divide, which comes from the Latin 'dividĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

divided into two
Separated into two parts.
dividida en dos
divided opinions
Diverse positions among a group of people.
opiniones divididas
divided decision-making
Decision-making process where opinions are in conflict.
toma de decisiones dividida

Related Words

divide
To separate something into parts.
dividir
division
Action of dividing.
división
divisible
That can be divided.
divisible

Slang Meanings

When a group does not agree.
In the meeting, people were divided over the new project.
En la reunión, la gente estaba dividida sobre el nuevo proyecto.
A situation of conflict between two sides.
The family is divided over the inheritance.
La familia está dividida por la herencia.