División (en. Division)

/diβiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Separation of a whole into parts.
The division of labor improves efficiency in the company.
La división del trabajo mejora la eficiencia en la empresa.
Result of dividing.
The division of 12 by 4 is 3.
La división de 12 entre 4 es 3.
Each of the parts into which a whole is divided.
The divisions of the company are clearly defined.
Las divisiones de la empresa son claramente definidas.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'divisio', which means separation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

division of powers
Distribution of the functions of the State among different bodies.
división de poderes
historical division
Classification of events or periods in history according to specific criteria.
división histórica
division of opinions
State in which there are different points of view on a topic.
división de opiniones

Related Words

divide
Action of separating something into parts.
dividir
divisible
That can be divided without leaving a remainder.
divisible
subdivision
Division of something that has already been divided.
subdivisión

Slang Meanings

Conflict or fight between groups.
There is a division between the two groups of young people in the neighborhood.
En el barrio hay una división entre los dos grupos de jóvenes.
Notable disagreement.
That division among friends over political issues is very sad.
Esa división entre amigos por cuestiones políticas es muy triste.