Divisiones (en. Divisions)

/diβiˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Segments or parts into which a whole can be divided.

In a company, the divisions handle different areas of work.

En una empresa, las divisiones se encargan de distintas áreas de trabajo.

Actions of dividing or separating.

The divisions in the classroom are made to facilitate learning.

Las divisiones en el aula se realizan para facilitar el aprendizaje.

Classification of organizations or entities.

The divisions of the army have specific functions.

Las divisiones del ejército tienen funciones específicas.

From Latin 'divisio', meaning separation or distribution.

internal divisions

Refers to disagreements or conflicts within a group.

divisiones internas

political divisions

Refers to differences in ideologies between groups or parties.

divisiones políticas

divisions of labor

Refers to the specialization of tasks in a group.

divisiones de trabajo

divide

To separate something into parts.

dividir

segment

To divide a whole into segments.

segmentar

separate

To make something stop being united.

separar

Divisions in a context of group conflicts.

The divisions in the team have cost them points this semester.

Las divisiones en el equipo le han costado puntos este semestre.

Divisions as a metaphor to mention problems or differences.

The divisions among friends can damage relationships.

Las divisiones entre amigos pueden dañarlas relaciones.