Dividir (en. Split)
/diˈβi.ðiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To separate a whole into parts or fractions.
We need to divide the work among everyone.
Necesitamos dividir el trabajo entre todos.
To make two or more groups or people share something.
They decided to divide the inheritance equally.
Decidieron dividir la herencia por igual.
To classify or categorize elements.
We are going to divide the books by genre.
Vamos a dividir los libros por género.
Etymology
From Latin 'dividĕre', which means 'to separate, to part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
divide and conquer
Strategy of separating adversaries to weaken them.
dividir y conquistar
divide into equal parts
Distributing something in an equitable manner.
dividir en partes iguales
divide attention
Not concentrating on a single thing, but dispersing focus.
dividir la atención
Related Words
divisor
Number used to divide.
divisor
division
Action of dividing; separation into parts.
división
individual
Human being considered in isolation.
individuo
Slang Meanings
To share among friends.
Let's split the bill; it's easier that way!
Vamos a dividir la cuenta, ¡así es más fácil!
To separate people in a discussion.
The difficult topic divided the group into two.
El tema difícil dividió al grupo en dos.